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Eucerin Original Healing Lotion

With Winter quickly arriving, not only do we get the cold, crisp nights but we also get the dreaded DRY SKIN! Of course the second the weather changes, my skin becomes extremely dry and itchy. But to top that, my eczema starts flaring! Ugh. So I was on the hunt for a new body cream that would work overtime on my super reactive skin. I repeatedly kept coming across reviews of Eucerin Original Healing Lotion and how amazing it is for people with eczema. I quickly placed and order online at Amazon as their prices were significantly less than my local Walgreens. My much anticipated cream arrived the next day. I slathered on a hefty layer before going to bed and immediately felt relief. When I woke up the next morning, my skin was feeling a lot less itchy and dry. Over the next week, my skin was at least 75% better. I must warn you, this stuff is thick! But it will leave your skin with a nice sheen, which I love. If dry winter skin has turned in to the “Itchy and Scratchy Show”…you’ll definitely want to give this a try. Your skin will thank you-

Trader Joe’s Coconut Body Butter

So I’ve been hearing great thing about this body butter for a while now. I see it every week at Trader Joe’s and for whatever reason I never buy it! My biggest regret is that I didn’t buy this sooner. It smells so good that I can hardly stand it. It makes my skin super hydrated and also gives my skin a dewy glow. We are just at the beginning of Fall, but it’s still 85 degrees here in L.A., which means we have a few more weeks to flaunt our bikini bodies. This luxurious body butter is packed with Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E which nourishes and hydrates even the driest skin. You really can’t go wrong with this body butter and it’s only $5.99! I promise you, you will fall in love with this bargain cream…you will smell like Summer all year long.

 

Got a Pimple? Smile’s Prid Will Be Your New Best Friend

This is one of my favorite miracle products that I have tried this past year. Oh how I love the internet and the power of a GOOGLE search! So, I rarely break out or get a pimple, but when I do, it of course has to be larger than life. I had recently switched up my skincare routine which in turn caused my skin to react which left me with a pimple. It was not just your normal pimple, it was the kind that is down beneath the surface that hurts and seems like it’s never going to go away! Ugh. I think it would actually be called cystic acne. Now you all know the kind of pimple I’m talking about and the worst thing you can do is try and force it to pop. After two days of staring at this thing, I did a google search. I kept coming up with the same suggestion, Smile’s Prid, which is made by the homeopathic manufacturer Hyland. People were raving about this miracle salve. At first glance it seemed like the quickest way I was going to get my hands on this was ordering through Amazon, but in my moment of weakness, I decided to walk across the street to my local Walgreen’s. Low and behold they had it! I went home, washed my face and applied the salve. By morning my pimple had gone down a bit but still felt like it was there. I went on with my day as usual and kind of forgot about it until I got home that night. At this point you could see that my pimple had now completely come to the surface which is the whole point of this salve. It draws the pimple to the surface and allows it to heal. The problem with cystic acne is it lies way below the surface and can remain there for weeks or even months. The thought of even trying to pop it mortified me as it could lead to scaring and infection. I honestly could not believe my eyes. By morning my pimple was completely gone. I had a faint pink mark that went away over the next couple of days, but my skin was now back to it’s normal healthy state. So, the next time you have a pimple, apply Smile’s Prid overnight…it’s truly a miracle!  Your skin will THANK YOU!

St. Moriz Dark Tanning Mousse

 

With the final days of Summer upon us and this coming Labor Day weekend, I’ve found the perfect affordable self tanner for this weekends pool party! As a self proclaimed self tanning addict, I’m always trying new tanners. I have tried the St. Moriz tanning lotion in the past and loved it, but the past few months I have been trying to get my hands on the mousse. Every time I go to ULTA they seem to be sold out! This should have been my first clue that this self tanner is pretty darn amazing.I was finally able to snatch up the last bottle they had on the shelf and immediately went home and applied it. This is by far the darkest self tanner I’ve used. In one application, I had a beautiful dark, deep, rich natural looking tan. I applied it with my usual tanning mitt, which I think is a must for a flawless and streak less application. If you are looking for a more subtle tan. this may not be the tanner for you. It is definitely darker than my all time favorite tanner Xen Tan and at a fraction of the price. This bottle of St. Moriz self tanner retails for $12.99 which is a total bargain compared to most self tanners. I pay that much for my Drugstore version by Jergen’s. My advice, if you are able to get your hands on this, stock up! I would say order it on ULTA and buy a few bottles so that you never run out! My only complaint about this tanner, is my white sheets looked like an Umpa Loompa melted in them by morning. But, in all honesty, this seems to be a running theme in my house. Oh the joys of self tanning!

Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Serum

I was on the quest for a more affordable serum a month ago and was desperately trying to find a good quality serum that would address my issues but without breaking the bank. Clinique’s Smart Custom-Repair Serum targets repairs as your skin needs it. What I love about this serum is that is visibly reduces my fine lines, helps with discoloration and keeps my skin perfectly plump. You all know I have super sensitive skin and this has not caused a break out or flared up my eczema. It also firms my skin and gives my skin a luminous glow. This one serum basically does it all! I use it both morning and night under my moisturizer. I love the feel of this serum as it is doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. So, if you are looking for a great all around serum, this is the perfect one for you!