Flawless Skincare Routine – Simple Steps to a Flawless Face

Hello Gorgeous!

Great skin is smooth, even toned, and dewy. To get those results, you need an effective daily skincare routine in place.

My journey to flawless skin is an evolving process. People ask me often what products I use so I thought I would share my current routine and products with you.

Everyone’s skin type and concerns are different and I know that I probably put a lot of products on my skin (I am a total product junkie), but I am really loving my current results from my nightly routine and I hope you will too.

Nightly Skincare Routine – Simple Steps to a Flawless Face:

• To remove all my makeup and surface debris from the day, I use Neutrogena make-up remover cleansing towelettes (love these)

• To deep clean and improve skin texture and prepare for product absorption, I use Ulta’s Dual Action Cleansing System (I bought this instead of the Clarisonic cleansing system to save some money and I LOVE it–highly recommend it). This little gadget really minimizes pores and helps to improve so many other skin concerns.
  

• You want to use a gentle face wash/cleanser with the cleansing system. You can use any product you like as long as it is gentle (you do not want to use an exfoliating face product with the cleansing system because it will be too harsh when paired together). I am currently using Soap & Glory’s Peaches and Clean 4-in-1 wash off deep cleansing milk.

• I wash off the extra product from my face by using an extra gentle cleansing sponge (the cleansing system tends to get messy and the face sponge really comes in handy).

Now it’s time for the fun stuff… Skincare products! My new favorite line for face care is Kiehl’s!

• Once my face is squeaky clean, I apply two products together.

First I add Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate to my face

Second, directly after I apply the above concentrate, I apply Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate

When I pair these two products together, I achieve amazing results! It feels great on my skin and the next morning my face always looks flawless!

• Lastly, don’t forget eye cream! I use Travel Size StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles

And there you have it, my flawless skincare routine. Just stick with it and the results will be well worth the extra five minutes each day.

XOXO

Your beauty addict,

Trisha

August 2013 Birchbox Review

Hello Gorgeous!

Today I received my August 2013 Birchbox and I love it! Take a little peek inside…

#BBFinishingSchool

What’s inside my August 2013 Birchbox:

5 beauty samples:

Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Cream SPF 45+

It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-in Product

Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes

ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick in Kitty

TanTowel Classic Formula Self-Tan Towelette

I highly recommend Birchbox! Each month their beauty samples never disappoint me and It’s a great way to try out new beauty products each month for only $10.

XO

Your beauty addict,
Trisha

Birchbox June 2013 Review

I LOVE my June Birchbox! Each month I feel as if my beauty box just gets better and better! If you’re looking into beauty sampling programs, I highly recommend Birchbox.

My June Birchbox:

A little peek inside:

XO

Your beauty addict,

Trisha

BIRCHBOX Review: Tiny Tweaks, BIG Results

Hello Gorgeous!

Recently I signed up for a few different monthly beauty sampling programs and today I received my first BIRCHBOX from their April 2013 Tiny Tweaks, BIG Results box full of amazing beauty samples. I am definitely impressed and will be keeping my subscription next month for sure.

What’s Inside:

Caudalie Devine Oil

Nexxus Youth Renewal Rejuvenating Elixir

StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles

Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Anti-Shine Mattifier

Weleda Body Lotion

One-Year Subscription to Women’s Health Magazine FREE (this is a special bonus just for BIRCHBOX members)

I was really excited to see my favorite eye cream from StriVectin inside April’s BIRCHBOX. All the other beauty samples included in this box I have not tried yet and I am super excited about all of them. I will also be signing up for my FREE one-year subscription to Women’s Health Magazine.

Overall, I am really happy with my 1st BIRCHBOX and I definitely recommend this monthly beauty sampling program to anyone who loves trying new beauty products. When I first signed up for BIRCHBOX, I was placed on a waiting list, but soon after, I received an invitation to join and a few weeks later, I received my first beauty box. They even send tracking information when your beauty box ships. I still haven’t received my first Glossybox and I signed up for that beauty sampling program a month before BIRCHBOX!

Price: $10 a month (cancel anytime) and free shipping

Where to subscribe: Click Here

I just love getting a surprise box full of beauty samples each month… It is so much fun! And BIRCHBOX is a great program that is priced to fit any budget.
XO

Your Beauty Addict,

Trisha

Peek Inside My Makeup Bag

Hello Gorgeous!

Take a peek inside my makeup bag and look at all the beauty products I’m using everyday right now.

Inside my makeup bag:
– Revlon ColorStay liquid foundation for combination/oily skin in color 200 nude
– Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturizer
– StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles
– Nia24 Skin Strengthening Complex
– Josie Maran Argan Infinity Cream
– Glow by Dr. Brandt
– Maybelline Baby Lips in Yummy Plummy
– MAC Satin Lipstick in Myth (my 1st ever lipstick; I’m a lip gloss girl)
– Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Bare Pink
– Great Lash Mascara by Maybelline in Very Black
– Scandaleyes Show Off Mascara by Rimmel London in Extreme Black
– They’re Real! mascara by Benefit in Black
– Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner in Blackest Black
– MAC Eye Brow Pencil in Spiked
– Sephora Waterproof Brow Pencil in Midnight Brown
– AmazingCosmetics AmazingConcealer in Medium Beige
– AmazingCosmetics AmazingConcealer in Fair
– Smashbox Photo Finish Luminizing Foundation Primer
– Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer
– Clinique Sunkissed Bronzer
– Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder in Bronze
– Becca Mineral Blush in Sweetpea
– Laura Geller Blush -N- Brighten in Pink Grapefruit
– Anastasia Brow
– Anastasia Pencil Sharpener
– Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful Super Serum
– Waitrose Baby Bottom Butter (used on my face at night)
– The Body Shop Body Butter in Strawberry
– Bamboo Eco Tools Makeup Brush
– Too Faced Makeup Brush
– The Body Shop Blush Brush
– Too Faced Royal Oil
– Coach Poppy Perfume
– Urban Decay DeSlick
– The Body Shop Brow Scissors
– Finishing Touch Brow/Hair Electronic Shaver
– 17 Lash Curler
– Bourjois Effet Smoky Pencil in Black

These are all the beauty products I am loving right now and use daily!

XO

Trisha

Sample Size Me: Beauty Sampling Programs

There is just something about a surprise that’s so intriguing. The thrill of getting something unexpected is one of life’s little pleasures. And that’s exactly why I was excited to learn about beauty sampling programs.

What is a beauty sampling program? It’s a beauty program that delivers 5-6 deluxe sized samples (sometimes even full-size products) of high-end beauty brands in different varieties of makeup, hair care, skin care, fragrance and nail products right to your door each month. Beauty sampling companies work with leading beauty brands to provide a monthly box of deluxe samples to those who become members, all for a fraction of what it would cost to buy in a beauty store such as Sephora or Ulta. There is an online profile to complete which helps to best match products to your personal beauty requirements.

Sounds amazing, right? Well, there is a catch…there is a small fee to start sampling. Generally this fee ranges from $10-$21 a month, but the samples you receive are usually worth much, much more.

A few popular beauty sampling programs I researched online:
Birchbox
Glossybox
Beauty Army
Total Beauty Collection
Sample Society With Allure
IPSY
Beauty Box 5

You’re probably wondering which beauty sampling company I decided to try. Well, I signed myself up for a three-month beauty trial to the program I liked the most which is Glossybox. Glossybox was the most expensive program I researched ($21 per month), but personally I found their high-end beauty brands the best and I couldn’t resist the cute pink and black box the products will arrive in along with a special card. Unfortunately my beauty box will not arrive until the end of April (about 3-weeks). But I am sure this surprise will be worth my wait!


I also plan on signing up for Birchbox after my three-month trial with Glossybox. Birchbox actually has a waiting period to try their beauty sample boxes and I am currently on a waiting list.

As soon as I receive my beauty box, I will write a full review on my beauty blog. I am one excited girl…can’t wait for my surprise beauty box to arrive!

Have you tried a beauty sampling program?

XO

Trisha

Beauty Samples and Mini’s

Hello Gorgeous!

Check out my growing collection of beauty samples and mini’s that I plan on giving away on my beauty blog to one lucky winner!

Which beauty products do you want to try?

Keep reading my beauty blog to find out how to win all these goodies and more!

XO

Trisha

What Have You Got to Hide?

Looking for a quick fix to camouflage problems such as dark, under-eye circles, redness, scars, veins, spots and blemishes? Make concealer your best friend… It’s magic at concealing all imperfections!

Concealer hides the discoloration around the eye area and the eyes look more awake and youthful. If you do a good job with your application and choose a high quality cream formula, you will see the amazing results. Make-up artists always apply concealer, as it is the key to achieving a professional finish. Concealer is also a key component in anti-aging as it helps to hide the negative effects of the sun. Be careful not to apply too much product as this will draw attention to the problem area rather than hiding them.

Concealer is a ‘secret weapon’ in cosmetics and you do not want to skimp on this must have product which is why I recommend AmazingCosmetics AmazingConcealer To Go. This miracle concealer is a full coverage, lightweight, non-drying, creamy, long-lasting formula that blends well for a perfect finish, leaving you with a flawless complexion. And a little bit goes a long way so you only need the smallest amount which is why you only need the ‘To Go’ version.

What it is:
A miniature-size, multipurpose concealer.

What it does:
AmazingCosmetics AmazingConcealer To Go is a highly pigmented, super-emollient, waterproof formula that blends seamlessly into the skin, creating a flawless complexion that looks and feels natural. Hollywood’s hottest makeup artists depend on the AmazingConcealer to create the picture-perfect complexions their celebrity clients have come to expect. The first step in the AmazingCosmetics “complexion perfection” process, the AmazingConcealer erases dark circles, blemishes, broken capillaries, sun damage, and redness with only tiny amounts of the product.

What else you need to know:
AmazingCosmetics AmazingConcealer To Go is paraben-free.

Suggested usage:
Less is more with the AmazingConcealer. Only tiny pin-dots are needed to erase dark circles, broken capillaries, blemishes, sun damage, redness, and more. The triangle application method is suggested to erase under-eye circles.

Where to buy:
Sephora

Ulta

amazingcosmetics.com

Amazon

Price: $28

Concealer is a secret weapon in cosmetics at concealing all imperfections!

XOXO

Trisha

Set It and Forget It

Hello Gorgeous!

One thing I do not like to do is makeup touch-ups throughout the day. Once I do my makeup, I want it to stay put, looking fresh and vibrant all day as it did when I first applied it. Believe it or not, I usually don’t have to do touch-ups, even with my sometimes oily skin.

One product that I adore and helps to keep my makeup in place all day and keep shine (oil) away is URBAN-DECAY De-Slick Oil-Control Makeup Setting Spray.

As your final makeup step, simply mist on this weightless spray to control oil, deflect surface shine and help makeup stay put all day.

De-Slick contains powerful temperature control technology, which keeps your makeup from melting down when it’s warm and humid, and dehydrating when its cold and windy.

What it is:
A makeup setting spray that helps keep oily complexions under control.

What it does:
This high-tech formula keeps skin looking beautifully matte all day, without clogging pores or causing breakouts. The weightless mist absorbs excess sebum and controls surface shine for up to 16 hours leaving your makeup looking fresh and newly applied.

What it is formulated without:
Parabens – Sulfates – Synthetic Dyes – Petrochemicals – Phthalates – GMOs

Price:
$29 (or buy the mini bottle for only $12)

Where to buy:
Sephora
Ulta
Urban Decay online
Beauty counters/department stores

Pros:
Keeps makeup in place all day
Doesn’t clog pores
Controls shine
Easy to use
Bottle lasts a long time

Cons:
Price

If you’re applying makeup touch-ups throughout the day, I recommend using this product to keep your makeup in place and keep shine away.

XOXO

Trisha

Target Beauty List

Hello Gorgeous!

If you live in the United States, you generally love Target. It is a very convenient store with lots of great products. In this beauty blog post, I am going to list my favorite beauty products from Target. So get your Target shopping list ready and add a few great inexpensive beauty products to your list and spoil yourself a little… After all, it is almost Valentine’s Day and you deserve it!

If you have read any of my other beauty blog posts, you know I LOVE travel-sized beauty products and Target has a great selection of travel-sized products to choose from which can all be found in their travel section. You will notice a few travel-sized items on my list below.

Get your pen and Target shopping list ready and add a few beauty products you want to try…

Target Beauty Must Have List:

– Ponds travel-sized face cream. They have different ones to choose from, but each one is great! I really like Ponds Clarant B3 and Ponds Rejuveness. (price range $1.50)

– Travel-Sized Johnson’s Baby Oil. This is great to gently remove your eye makeup. (price range $1.50)

– Conair Folding LED Mirror in white or black. Every girl needs one of these mirrors. This one is very portable and perfect for doing your makeup! (price range $20)

– Travel-Sized Vaseline. Great for your lips at night or any really dry areas you want to add extra moisture to before bed. (price range $1.50)

– Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm. This stuff is amazing on your lips…must have! (price range $3)

– Clean & Clear Instant Oil-Absorbing Sheets. Perfect to keep your oily zones clear! (price range $4.50)

– Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Foaming Cleanser. (price range $8.50)

– Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub. (price range $6.50)

– Boots Botanics Conditioning Clay Mask. (price range $9.50)

– Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Detoxifying Wet Cleansing Towelettes, Oil Free – 25 Count. Perfect for removing makeup before bed. (price range $4.99)

– Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color. This is the best for fast drying polish! (price range $4.50)

– Revlon ColorStay Makeup for Combination/Oily Skin. This is the best liquid foundation! (price range $9.99)

– Infiniti Pro by Conair™ 1875 Watt Salon Performance Styling Tool (hair dryer). Did you know your hair dryer can be damaging your hair more than it should? This is the best hair dryer I have ever had and I have tried a lot and some that were very expensive. This is the absolute best and it dries your hair in minutes, leaving it silky soft! Plus, it is super affordable. (price range $29.99)

These are all great products and they can all be found at your local Target store. I hope you like them too!

XOXO

Trisha