Recently, I noticed I have run out of a lot of stuff so I figured I would post about it and what I rebought.
First up is my favorite micellar water, I love using this at night to remove any grime before I wash my face. I have tried other brands and they all honestly seem the same but I am attached to this brand because my German friend from many years ago used to send me this from Europe before it was sold here in the US and so I have this emotionally attachment to it.
I found this big bottle at Costco, I think it was originally $16 but then they went on clearance for $5 a bottle!!!! And I obviously hoarded, each time I would go to Costco I would buy 1 or 2 and so I have a year or two supply. I just love the applicator so I just need to push down with a cotton ball and it fills up with the water for easy use.
This was a supposed dupe for that other famous brand that I can’t think of the name but I bought these because these went on clearance at Costco for $7, 2 for $7!!!! That is hard to pass up. I typically use Palmers Cocoa Butter but when I saw these I got 3 packs and have finally run out. I don’t see any change to my skin but the smell is ok and now that I am out I will go back to my usual stuff.
Dr. Bronner’s is my favorite to use to wash my makeup brushes. I buy the big bulk size at Costco and then use this smaller bottle to make it easier to pour on my cleaning mat to wash. The bottle was getting gross so I bought a new one to use to refill
I feel like a typical Latina using my Pond’s cream, I use it as my daily moisturizer. The smell reminds me of my grandparents and my mom so I enjoy using it a lot. The kids use it too and everyone has their own. I have implemented the importance of skincare and a routine for my 2 oldest. My oldest has a 4 step skincare routine and my middle has a 3 step routine, both of them use this as moisturizer. I figure once my oldest gets a little older I will take him somewhere to really access his skin to get him the right products. I sometimes feel weird saying this out loud like really a skincare routine for a 7 year old, but it really starts young. His 3 step routine consists of a cleanser to wash his face (cetaphil for his baby skin,) moisturizer (pond’s,) and SPF (aveeno baby.) I haven’t found a moisturizer/spf combo for him yet since his skin is still sensitive but he enjoys his routine in the mornings and at night it is just 2 steps. It helps that Dan’s skincare routine is like a million steps so the kids see that and know it’s normal to take care of your skin.
Estee Lauder skincare products are a favorite between me and Dan. We buy the big version of this serum even though I internally cringe because every time we open it the air gets in and thats not good but when I did the math and the saw how often the bottle gets opened, the big version really is the best size for the both of us. I obviously have way too much time on my hands sometimes and view things like a science experiment, notepad and all. Anyways, I have been using Advanced Night Repair since I was 18!!!!! It was a huge investment at the time for me and I would internally cringe handing over my money to get a new bottle every couple of months but I do see how much it has helped. It is also the only serum (so far) that hasn’t made my skin breakout in terrible blemishes and zits. When I started dating Dan I started him on a skincare routine and created a monster but he also loves this product. I can’t tell you how many times he has been complimented on his skin and told he looks way younger than he is, I take full credit but obviously he does it all. I just introduced him to the stuff.
While this is super expensive (to me but worth it) if you sign up for the Estée Lauder emails on their site you can always get it on sale, my personally favorite is when they have a 30% off but more often than not you will get at least 20% off. And on top of that they sometimes give you deluxe samples and a free gift! AND sometimes, they give you full size products when you spend a certain amount so we have gotten our favorite eye cream for free multiple times thanks to their site.
I guess I should preface this as I LOVE Selena Gomez, she can do no wrong in my eyes. So anything Rare beauty will always be amazing to me. I ran out of this mist and since Sephora was having their 20% off sale I rebought another one. I use this before and after makeup application. If I really admit it to myself I don’t really see a difference between this and my $3 ELF one except the smell, but loyalty is always first and foremost.
I love the smell of this face wash, but don’t really see a big difference between this and any other one I would buy at Target. I did get this for free thanks to Dan’s spending at Kiehl’s so that is really nice. I don’t think I would spend the regular price of $38 for this but when they offer it for free after spending a certain amount then yes, I will gladly take it.
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