Vitamin D to make YOU happy, Vitamin C to make your SKIN happy!

I have always had skin problems.

Especially when I entered my teens and my skin just broke out in pimples. As if high school didn't give you enough problems already! 

Now my skin is relatively zit free, but the scars remain....I don't know if most of you know but the best way to lessen the appearance of scars is through the cell turn over of the epidermis (skin). An effective way to stimulate this process is by using topical Vitamin C. Hence most of my products are Vitamin C based! 

Yesterday I bought this daily face lotion that was rated 10/10 by consumers on totalbeauty.com. I had to try it out because it was only $20. 

BODY SHOP VITAMIN C daily moisturiser with SPF 30

I had some doubts because in the past I bought a Vitamin E eye cream from Body Shop that did absolutely nothing, but that was when Body Shop hadn't been bought out by Estee Lauder...

RESULT: 

the reviews were RITE! seriously! IN ONE NIGHT my crazy bumpy textured skin on my cheek is smoother!!!!

YOU MUST TRY and tell me WHAT YOU THINK!!! 

I will update you guys after I try it for a week, then a month and see if it is worth replenishing, as well as other products within the Vitamin C line! I got a sample of the micro-dermabrasion so we will see how that works!

Special Weapons

What is your special weapon? What is your 1-2-3 step that you do to make sure your skin stays fresh and young?  Everyone thinks that to have the best skin requires the most expensive serum or night cream that you can find.  But as we all know, that isn't true.  Today I want to share with you all what my everyday skin routine is and of course my products! 

1. Cleansing - finish cream: Shiseido is my one and only.  I have been using their skincare products for the last 6 years - starting with the cleanser - my day and night moisturizer.   It works for any skin type and the price is very affordable.  

Shiseido - The Skincare

2. Eyecream : SK-II skin signature eye cream (though it's not a favorite of Mio)- I've been using this eye cream for the last 3 years.   After using this, I honestly have to say, the same fine lines have disappeared!

SK-II

3. Secret weapon -  Aloe Vera 100% Natural -  I use 100% natural aloe vera on my face as an extra layer of moisturizer on certain spots of my face.  Also, when I do get some blemishes on my face, after I apply a spot treatment, I apply the aloe vera on the surrounding area to prevent the drying and also to clam the redness and it does wonders! 

Now, I've shared my special weapons, what are yours? 

XOXO - R 

Barely There...

The weather is getting warmer..and less is more.  especially on your face.  The must - have summer makeup product is BB cream.  It's been the most popular/ must have product in Asia for quite some time; but it has finally broken ground in North America!

During this winter, my skin had a horrible reaction to something I used and I broke out (even more than I experienced in middle school).  My skin is a lot calmer now, occasionally breakouts but isn't too bad.
I try to stay away from long - lasting wear foundation and on days where I'm home or just running errands, BB cream is the only base product I use.

Currently I'm using Alex Herbal BB Cream - it's for people who have some skin blemishes, sensitive skin, or chemically stressed skin.  It just works so perfectly with my skin type. It gives me enough coverage and helps create a very clean look.

Herbal BB Cream ($50 - 80 USD)

There are many different types of BB creams, ranging from drugstore picks to skin care types! Whatever you choose, it might just be the only thing you wear....

To purchase check out: 

\\Alex Cosmetics //

\\Amazon//

xoxo - R