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St Tropez Tan Makes Bikini Season Better!

St Tropez Tan: Part of my bikini body routine

Staying healthy and in shape is super important to me. But of course there are a ton of things I do to keep my bikini body ready (BESIDES the St Tropez tan!). I generally maintain a pretty healthy diet, but those of you that know me also know I’m a huge fan of the occasional bacon cheeseburger and fries! Come on, a girl has to live a little. Below are the basics of my bikini body routine.

Step 1)

Exercise. I start out at least five days a week working out. Whether it be running on the treadmill in my gym, doing Barry’s Bootcamp or, one of my all time favorite workouts in the comfort of my own home, Brazil Butt Lift. Ha, yes, I was one of those people that watched that infomercial for hours on end believing I could get that Victoria Secret body they kept showing over and over again! But, honestly, it’s an amazing workout. Perfect for the ideal bikini body! The key to exercise is that it doesn’t matter where you do it; outdoors, the gym or your living room, you just have to DO IT! Ok, I’m not plugging Nike here, although I love my Nike’s 🙂

Step 2)

Exfoliate. This is SO important ladies: I exfoliate my body daily. First, I start with dry brushing my entire body before jumping in the shower each morning. I begin at my ankles and work my way up. It gets my circulation flowing and also helps remove dead skin. Once in the shower, I use my favorite drugstore body wash by Soapsoap. It’s their Coconut Exfoliating Scrub and is a basic staple that I’ve been using for at least 5 years.

Last but not least, probably my favorite product in this post, is the BECCA Coffee Scrub. I use this 2-3 times a week on my problem area, my bum! After scrubbing, let it sit on the skin for at least 5 minutes before washing it off. It immediately helps smooth out my skin and leaves it virtually “dimple free.”

Step 3)

Target that cellulite! I have this amazing little tool I ordered on Amazon. I know you have all seen this little contraption and probably think it’s a joke. How could some little circular object with a handle help combat cellulite? But it works! Of course , you have to eat right and exercise, but with regular use it definitely helps break down those pesky lumps and bumps. All you have to do is use it with a great lotion and massage in a circular motion for 5-10 minutes. I normally do it while watching T.V. and it is actually pretty relaxing. Shouldn’t be hard to get the man in your life to help out with that one either! You can also use it with one of my favorite serums by Nivea, Goodbye Cellulite for a little more help, but regular lotion works great too!

Step 4)

Moisturize. This is the key to beautiful, healthy skin. I have been moisturizing my entire body, head to toe, for as long as I can remember. Starting in elementary school.  No joke! Use a moisturizer that is for your body type and go from there. My all time favorite body lotion is Nivea Essentially Enriched for extra dry skin. I have been using this lotion for at least 10 years, maybe longer. Also, you want to keep up the sunscreen to prevent sun damage to your skin!

I know we all want that golden tan, but the sun does so much damage to your skin that it will break down your collagen and will cause premature aging and even worse, could cause skin cancer. Staying out of the sun and wearing sunblock have been my saving grace! I still rock an amazing tan, but it’s fake and I LOVE it…so now I’m sure you can guess what my final step is for getting my bikini body ready?

Step 5 – The St Tropez Step

Self Tan. This is one of my favorite steps! Duh! I am obsessed with self tanners. You are all aware by now that this obsession exists. If you follow my blog regularly, you know how many self tanners I have reviewed. Well, my most recent purchase happens to be by the longtime cult favorite tanning company, St. Tropez. I often switch my tanners up just because I love trying different products, and it’s part of my job, but this latest find, St. Tropez Dark Tanning mousse, is just that: DARK! 

If you are new to tanning, you may want to start with something a tad lighter because, with this one, you have to move quickly while applying (that’s why I think it’s perfect for the pros!). But if you have your heart set on the darkest tan I’ve come across in a bottle, the St Tropez tan is the one for you! It instantly gives you a deep, dark, golden tan in minutes.

You will want to make sure you give it at least 5-10 minutes to dry before getting dressed then you’re good to go. I’ve found that the initial color can rub off on your clothes if you sweat, etc, but after 3 hours you can wash it off and you’ll be left with the most beautiful tan on the planet. It is a bit on the pricey side, but it’s oh so worth it! The St Tropez tan is my new go-to.

Step 6)

Grab your bikini (with your St Tropez tan, of course) your sunblock, hat and favorite sunglasses (maybe a cocktail) & head to the pool!

What a perfect way to spend a much deserved day off-

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Murad Age-Diffusing Firming Mask

Must Love Rating: 10 out of 10

As you all know by now, I love a good face mask. From firming to hydrating to oxygen masks, they all serve a purpose and hold a special place in my heart! When I was sent the Murad Age-Diffusing Firming Mask to try I was elated and instantly ready to give it a try. I had been feeling like my face needed that extra boost to bring my skin back to it’s youthful glory.

From the moment I put this mask on, my skin felt instant relief, because it was soothing and the texture was perfect. I love to use any mask following my favorite scrub by Eclos, though, I might mention, it’s becoming incredibly difficult to find (I think I might have to accept it’s discontinued)! Hopefully Murad will make one to replace it!

Okay, enough ranting..

The Murad Age-Diffusing Firming Mask leaves my skin looking plump and youthful. It diminishes any fine lines I have and brings back that bounce to my skin. I love this mask so much that sometimes I sleep with it on!

My skin is extremely sensitive and what I adore about Murad’s products is they don’t tend to use any of the added ingredients that are known to be skin irritants. I also never have a breakout when I first start using a Murad product like I do with other skincare lines.

All around, the Murad Age-Difussing Firming Mask is absolute perfection. It is a bit on the pricey side, but you can’t put a price tag on aging gracefully. Trust me, your skin will thank you years down the road for taking such good care of it-

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Happy New Year! What’s your resolution?

I’m a WOMAN…what’s your Superpower?

 

Happy New Year!  What’s your resolution? Okay, so we are more than half way through January and I get that I’m a little late to the game…but life is hectic and I’m trying to make it my New Year’s resolution to stick to a daily list of to-do’s and start checking them off my list as I go.

My New Year has not started off exactly as planned, but let’s be honest, life doesn’t usually go exactly as planned! I have been a bit under the weather and extremely fatigued which has made life a bit of a headache at the moment. First and foremost, my first words of New Year’s advice is, ladies, don’t let stress get the best of you. It will wreck your body and mind quicker than any other vice on the planet. Well, maybe there are a few others that wreck your body and mind quicker. But, I’m paying the price for the past three years of chronic stress, heartache and downright disappointment in people. IT’S SO NOT WORTH YOUR HEALTH! But I’m working through it in a holistic fashion, which is difficult…but worth it.

Now with that out of the way, I have some great things in the works and I’m getting back on track with MUST LOVE LIPSTICK too- (P.S. Videos and a YouTube channel are coming soon) I can’t wait to share so much of what inspires me to make a difference in this world and especially with young girls and women in general. Most of you at this point realize I’m a bit of an open book. I’m flawed just like everyone else. I have had super rough times and I’m constantly trying to improve myself and find holistic and spiritual ways to make my journey better. I’ve always been a believer in “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” I understand these words all too well unfortunately, like a lot of you do.

I don’t talk a whole lot about my other professions here on Must Love Lipstick, but I have been doing Interior Design for the past 17 years, and aside from being in the Entertainment Industry since the age of 8, I’m also a Realtor. Over the past few months, I’ve started focusing on incorporating the two, Design & Real Estate, into one business. I have always been artistic and I love creative ways of expressing myself. It is my passion! I am also a business woman at heart. So this venture makes so much sense. I love to challenge myself and find new things to add to my ever growing career related bucket list. I’m also great at telling people what shade of lipstick they should wear while designing their home or shopping for one! Haha.

I would love to know what you are passionate about? What gets you up in the morning? What drives you to be the best version of yourself? What fears do you have or obstacles would you like to overcome? After all, we are all in this together! Ok, I’m going to sound like a bit of a feminist here, but women are the most amazing people on the planet, and I’m not just saying this because I’m female. The strongest people I know are women and never cease to amaze me! So on that note, I would love for you to leave a comment below and let me know what your plans are for the New Year ahead and if you have any challenges you would like to overcome. I also would love to start collaborating with some of my readers, so if you have any ideas and you think we would be a great fit, feel free to contact me. My motto is “New Year, New Me.” Every day is a fresh start to be anything you want in life! I believe in you…and I believe in me too- xoxo, Jen

BTW- Check out my other sites. I would love to help you, your family and friends with more than just skincare and makeup! Although, I LOVE that too of course-

www.MustLoveRealEstate.com  and  www.JenDunlavyDesigns.com

 

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LANEIGE Water Bank Moisture Cream

L Must Love Rating: 10 out of 10

First and foremost, sorry for the lack of posts on Must Love Lipstick. Life has been super crazy the past few months (with Real Estate and Interior Design *see my other sites in the links on my bio page:) I’ve had a bit of a hard time managing my time evenly across the board. But I’m getting back on track. I think I may need an assistant in the New Year, but that’s another topic for another day! Apparently I need to do a new post every day for the next two months to get caught up. So stay tuned, I’m about to bombard you with tons of reviews! Now on to the review of LANEIGE Water Bank Moisture Cream.

I’m honestly almost scared to review this one for the fear it will fly of the shelves and I will have a hard time getting my hands on it myself. But, the Water Bank Moisture Cream by LANEIGE is too good not to share. Believe me when I say, this has now become my favorite skin cream for the Winter months.

I suffer from extremely dry, sensitive skin year round, but Wintertime is always worse. I find my face gets extra dry and no one wants that. Dry skin also makes your wrinkles and fine lines look worse than they are! I definitely can’t have that. Haha. I had received a sample of this cream months ago and it wasn’t until I ran out of my other current favorite face cream by Murad, that I tried it. There was only enough product in this little packet to get me through two days. But after those two days, I was sold! My skin looked amazing. No dry patches, no irritation, which I get easily (that will be another post) and my fine lines were basically gone. My skin felt and looked plump and was perfectly dewy, so much so that  I couldn’t stop looking at my skin. No joke!

Now let me give you a little history on my new miracle product. The LANEIGE line has a cult following in Korea. It is also made by Amore Pacific. When my eczema first started appearing a few years back, a woman at Sephora told me the Amore Pacific line was one of the few lines her husband, whom had severe eczema could tolerate. On her suggestion, I started using the line, which was amazing but also super pricey. With that being said, this cream does remind me of the Amore Pacific cream I was using but I actually like the LANEIGE Water Bank Moisture Cream more and it’s only $32, yep you heard me correctly! It does have a slight fragrance that dissipates quickly, but I have not experienced any reactions due to the added fragrance like I have with other skincare lines.

LANEIGE is sold at local Target stores and on Target.com. The line includes a series of products that are designed to work with each other in a multi step process. I know some people may not like the idea of using multiple products every day, but trust me, this is the best way to keep your skin looking beautiful for years to come. I would never be without a serum, or eye cream for even one day! Once you get accustomed to layering products, it becomes second nature. Here’s to beautiful skin year round!

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My Botox-Free Routine

My Botox-Free Routine

 

You’ve asked…now I’m gonna answer! (Honestly people, some of these questions I get asked, crack me up!) Let me first start by saying, I’m a huge supporter of doing whatever you want to your face and skin in regards to fillers, botox, plastic surgery etc. So I’m not knocking it in any way. I just have to laugh a bit when people find out my age and they always say “How?” I then have to go into my usual routine of making all of these crazy faces and moving my forehead to show them I don’t have botox. With that being said, I wanted to share some of my favorite products that have allowed me to stay Botox-Free for years. It’s really pretty simple ladies, all you have to do is put in the effort!

So here it goes; I’m a huge fan of taking care of my skin in general. Duh! But it is the targeted products I use that take my routine to another level. There are so many layers to this post, I guess I will start from the ground up! First and foremost, I use my beloved Clairsonic morning and night. If you don’t have perfectly clean skin, your products will never be able to do what they are supposed to do. I always, and I mean ALWAYS, use a primer targeted for firming and wrinkles. Morning and night..it’s a must! A rich moisturizer and eye cream and of course the key to aging gracefully…SUNBLOCK.

Now on to the specifics. Three times a week, I use the Instant Radiance Scrub by Eclos. It instantly softens any fine lines I have in a matter of minutes. It is gentle but effective and is one of my holy grail products I have used for 5 plus years. Once I have used the scrub to slough off the dead skin, I immediately layer on my MURAD Age Diffusing Firming Mask. This mask is pure heaven. It tightens, softens and tones in 15 minutes flat and leaves my skin perfectly plump.

At least twice a week, especially if I’ve had a rather late night, I use the Bliss Oxygen Facial Mask. I have been using this oxygen facial for at least 7 years and would NOT be without it. It takes my skin from dull to vibrant in 5 minutes flat! It also feels amazing and allows me to relax, even if it’s only for 5 minutes!

So, as you can see, from my experience, it isn’t just one product that keeps me botox-free, it’s an arsenal! Now I’m not saying I might not ever need botox at some point, but for now, I’ve got this handled. Take it from me, you can do this too! I’m a girl that is constantly making crazy faces all day long. Unfortunately my face & expressions say it all. I can never hide how I’m truly feeling, which can be a good thing or bad! But as long as it’s not causing more wrinkles, I will continue to live my life with FULL EXPRESSION!

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