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Reader’s Choice Beauty Awards: Part 1

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Okay you guys, I know this was a long awaited post…and as I was going through ALL of your amazing beauty recommendations…SKINCARE was the #1 type of recommendation you sent in! So Part 1 is going to focus mostly on skincare! And I will save a majority of the rest for Part 2.

I have to admit, I am a complete minimalist when it comes to skincare. I really don’t use much of anything except a moisturizer. So this was a true learning experience for me to see ALL the the many amazing products you all use on the daily…and I am going to have to check a few of them out for SURE.

I had asked for some natural recommendations since eventually I am leaning that direction of switching over some products. That being said…there are still some products that aren’t “natural” that I use and love and I am open to learning about ALL products right now, so I have recommendations on all fronts listed here. I have linked them all for your convenience, especially during this holiday season since you may find something for yourself or as a gift for someone else! Please let me know if you have specific questions about anything!

Without further ado…here are your FAVORITE SKINCARE products!!!

Moisturizing Oils:

Cocokind Chia Seed Oil (face)

Maya Chia Face Oil

Almond oil (whole body) – no brand specified, but found this one at Target

Marula Oil (evening) – no brand specified, but found this one at Sephora

Young Living Rose Ointment

Doterra Geranium Essential Oil

Moisturizing Creams:

Belief True Cream Moisturizing Bomb (day)

Natura Culina Skincare Set – this is actually a full set, not just a moisturizer, but wasn’t sure where to place it

Young Living Sandalwood Moisturizing Cream

Beautycounter Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion

Beautycounter Brightening Face Oil

Doterra Immortelle

Murad Day Cream (with SPF 30)

Olay Age Defying

Astringent/Toner:

-Witch Hazel – no brand specified, but I found this one at Target

Heart Grown Wild

Exfoliator/Scrubs:

Sunday Riley Good Genes Acid Exfoliator

Beautycounter Exfoliating Facial Scrub

Beautycounter Exfoliator

Homemade Pink Himalayan Salt, coconut oil, essential oils for body – here is a good recipe

Cleansers:

Philosophy Purity along with a Clarisonic

Beautycounter Cleansing Balm

Beautycounter Charcoal Cleansing Bar

Marie Veronique Replenishing Oil Cleanser

Serums:

Sunday Riley C.E.O

Young Living Rejuvenating Serum

Drunk Elephant C Firma

Heart Grown Wild

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Aster + Bay Purify Serum

Aster and Bay

Agent Nateur Youth Serum

Mists:

Beautycounter Rosewater Mist

SPF:

Josie Maran

Face Masks:

Manuka Honey

Natura Culina Rose Berry

Beautycounter Charcoal Mask

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Makeup Remover:

Coconut Oil – How to remove your makeup with coconut oil

Aveeno Wipes

Hands/Body:

Dr. Bronners (both bar and bottle)

J.R. Watkins Coconut Milk & Honey Hand Cream

Trader Joe’s Hand Cream

Lotions:

Homemade beeswax, coconut oil, olive oil combo – Instructions for how to make this

Nourish Organic Lotion

Eye Creams:

Cocokind MyMatcha Stick – under eye puffiness (also great as a chapstick) – not really a cream

100% Pure Coffee Bean Caffeine Cream

Young Living Wolfberry Eye Cream

Deodorant:

Primal Pit Paste Stick

Nivea Pure Invisible

Spruce Tips Apothecary Orange Cardamom

Native Deodorant

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WHEW!!!!!!! WOW, you guys….I am completely BLOWN AWAY!!!! Thank you SO much for all of your beauty recommendations for Skincare (and a few other things). I will absolutely be trying many of these out, and I hope you are able to do the same!

If you agree with something on this list, I want to hear it!!!

If you believe something needs to be added to this list…I want to know!!!

And lastly…as I work on Part 2, I’m still taking recommendations for:

Concealers

Eye Shadows/Liners

Mascara

Blush

Lipstick

Foundation

Gloss

Nail Polish

Hair Products

Thanks again for all the amazings recs, and I hope you guys are having a fantastic week!!

My Christmas Cards are finished, so now I am busy over here thinking about Christmas shopping and about our new ab + booty focused workout program that is pre-launching SO soon! (December 14th). Getting excited. I just love this time of year!

Hope you are enjoying the holiday season too!

XO,

Gina

Sleek

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You know that lady in your family who gives hugs and smooches and then leaves evidence of said smooch all over everyone?

“Oh I guess you said hello to Aunt so and so, because you have lipstick on your cheek.”

Yeah, that’s me. My poor kids have lipstick smooches on them regularly. So when Suzie suggested I should try out Younique’s Stiff Upper Lip Stain, I figured I would give it a shot! I love a new lip color and had never before tried a stain, so I was pretty excited to check it out. I chose the “Sleek” color for the winter season, and I also think it will be great once fall arrives.

Below are my before photos with a naked lip.

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And on the contrary…POP! The Sleek Stiff Upper Lip Stain in action. It’s bold and beautiful. I just love the richness of the color. Since I had never used a stain before, the texture was a little more fluid than I was expecting. I suppose I was thinking it would be like a gloss? But that was definitely not the case. I realized you have to let it dry and that two coats works the best! I was SUPER impressed with the fact that it stayed on ALL day without reapplication, and my kid’s faces were not covered in lipstick by the end of the day. I would definitely recommend trying it out, and it also comes in a variety of colors if dark and bold is not your jam.

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This was the first Younique beauty product I have tried, but it looks like I will need to check out some more! Many thanks to Suzie for this great pick!

Hope you are all having a great week so far. We are getting back into our groove from the Easter holiday. We traveled to Maryland so this week has been all about grocery shopping, laundry, paying bills, and cleaning the house. Ohhhh adulting. Trying out lip stains is much more fun! 😉

But in all seriousness, I cannot even believe March is almost over and we will be into April in no time. This year is flying by and the boys are growing way too fast. Luca is already 7 months old, and Nico over 2.5 already. Where does the time go? I am finishing up P90X3 this week, and feeling stronger than ever. I have been absolutely loving it, but I DO feel as if I have let my nutrition slip just a bit in the past couple months. SO I am taking measures to the EXTREME with 21 Day Fix Extreme next month to get back on track…eeeep! I’m a little nervous, but I am up for the challenge.

Also looking forward to warmer days and more long walks and days on the playground with my boys. Bring on the spring!

XO,

Gina

5 Beauty Must Haves

1. MAC Paint Pot in Painterly – This is a cream eyeshadow, but I use it an an eyeshadow primer. Before using this, my eyeshadow would wear off before the end of the day. Now, I have literally fallen asleep, and my eyeshadow has still been wearin’ strong! My makeup routine is no longer complete without this product! And the little pot actually lasts quite awhile.

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2. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula – I have been slathering this on daily to avoid stretch marks from my Little Monkey. So far, so good!

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3. Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara – I was an avid Lancome Difinicils user for years. I recently started using Hypnose Drama instead, and I LOVE the difference in my eyelashes! While it still makes them longer, it also makes them fuller and more voluminous. I think I will be sticking to this mascara for awhile.

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4. Olay Age Defying Moisturizer – I use this all year long, and have been very happy with it. As for the anti-wrinkle, you can never start too young in my opinion! It also has an SPF of 15, which is great for the summertime.

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5. Loreal Extra Intense Eyeliner – I always have trouble with eyeliner wearing off on the underside of my lower eyelid and smudging underneath (I know, I know, you’re aren’t supposed to put it there, but I have to). So far, this eyeliner does it the least, so I’ve been using it a lot lately.

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What are your beauty must haves?

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Tonight, I’m headed to the AICP Show at the MOMA, and very much looking forward to it! Have a great Thursday everyone.

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XO,

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Gina

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