Hello beauty lovers! I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day and is enjoying this relaxing (yet cold) Family Day! Today I thought I would talk about basic, everyday essentials that we need in order to nourish and beautify our bods! I often get asked to recommend basic products such as lip balms, hand creams and hair products - so I thought it would be wise to share a few of my favourites today! Below you will find 5 products that you should absolutely invest in - to ensure that you are receiving the best quality care for your skin, body and hair. Enjoy!
Best: Lip Balm
Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm
I know people have been going nuts over the EOS lip balm craze. I will be the first to say that I do enjoy them; however, when it comes to long-lasting moisture, they just don't compare to the Clarins Moisture Balm. Similar to the EOS products, Clarins is dedicated to making all of their products plant-based and paraben-free. Using extracts such as rose wax, this product not only gives you intense moisture, but also keeps lips soft and smooth all day long. The scent is lightweight and calming, while the formula is extremely rich; you only need a small amount to cover the entire lip area. Suitable for very dry and cracked lips. In a nutshell - the moisture you receive from this product will last much longer compared to an average "Chap Stick" brand. You will find you do not need to apply this product more than one to two times per day; therefore the product may be pricier, but will last much longer. Think of it as a fabulous, intense treatment for your pout!
Best: Hand Cream
Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream
Can you tell I'm Clarins obsessed? In all seriousness, I love a hand cream that not only targets dry, chapped hands - but also cares for age spots and nails. This winter has been awfully cold! Not only are our hands suffering, but our nails and cuticles are also becoming dry and peeling. This hand cream forms an invisible protective “glove” that shields hands from the exterior elements and prevents them from aging. The formula will comfort irritated and raw skin. It also helps strengthen nails and will condition cuticles for youthful-looking hands, naturally! A must-have.
Best: Eye Makeup Remover
Lancome Bi-Facil
This eye makeup remover is the ultimate powerhouse. It will remove ANYTHING. Wearing heavy or waterproof makeup? No problem! The lipid phase lifts off eye makeup, while the water phase contains special emollients to refresh and condition skin without a greasy residue. This is something that is extremely important because none of us enjoy feeling overly greasy after removing our makeup. It will leave eyes feeling cool and refreshed, with no makeup residue left behind! Ophthalmologist tested.
Best: Makeup Removing Wipes
Korres Greek Yoghurt Wipes
Simply the best. These Greek Yoghurt Wipes are a new launch from Korres. You may be familiar with the milk as well as the pomegranate wipes they already have. Unlike the two I just mentioned, these wipes are suitable for all skin types. As Korres states: "Each pre-moistened, textured, and non-irritating cloth effectively removes stubborn face and eye makeup, leaving skin refreshed and deeply nourished. A calming duo of chamomile and calendula oils relieve stressed or sensitive skin while gentle macadamia and jojoba oils help skin retain moisture." Why are wipes so great? Do you ever come home after a long day or perhaps a night of partying and simply want to crash into bed without removing your makeup? Yeah, don't do that. Simply grab a wipe, move it all around and toss before drifting off into a sleep induced coma. The thing I love most about these wipes is that they are natural!! Therefore you do not need to feel bad about the fact that they are no-rinse. Your skin is left feeling soft and clean, without the feeling that you're leaving some sort of residue behind that you just MUST wash off. Also - they are amazing for travel. Seriously... you need these.
Best: Hair Product
Nuxe Multi-Purpose Dry Oil
This product is extremely multi-purpose which is why I love it so dearly. You may use this oil on face, body and hair. Today I am going to talk about why I love it so very much when using it for my hair. We all get dry, split ends; especially those of us who use hot tools on the regular. As we know, oils are very popular right now to use as treatments for our lovely locks. What makes this oil stand out from the rest is that it is dry. You will not feel this oil in your hair once it is absorbed! Although your hair will feel soft and nourished, it will not feel greasy. Simply apply to damp, towel dried hair before styling. This oil will help repair all of the damage you have done to your hair while keeping it silky-smooth. It will look healthy, shiny and fabulous. Promise.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned as there is so much more to come.
dear lady