Updates & Beach Day

I have been really busy this past week but I got to unwind today at the beach. It was such a lovely day to spend offline and with my loved ones. I had lots of fun, but my face got super burned so make sure to re-apply sunscreen guys! I also start university next week and hopefully will be reviewing new makeup soon, and taking pictures of different looks. Here are some pictures of today.  ☼ 

Skin is in tote

Sunscreen & lip balm 

My Favorite Glossier Products

I am a Glossier addict.

Glossier is my top favorite beauty brand because of its easy to use products, their amazing quality, it's impact on the beauty movement and of course their gorgeous packaging. Glossier encourages us to express ourselves as "real life girls" and I am all for it. I love everything about their views on makeup, especially how they claim "makeup is a choice." Glossier brings a refreshing look onto today's makeup trends and their products and community have inspired me to try a variety of different looks and styles. On this post, I will be talking about my top favorite products. I adore every one of them, but these are the ones that I can't go a day without.

GLOSSIER SKIN TINT & STRETCH CONCEALER
These two products are amazing. I think they create the perfect base for any fresh makeup look and I especially love using both when it comes to doing my makeup. For the skin tint, I usually use between 5-8 drops and use my fingers to blend. It blends easily and it leaves my skin with a nice "real" texture and it does not look like I am wearing anything. For the concealer, I use this to cover some redness in my cheeks and around my nose. The concealer blends like a dream and no tools are required! I think this works best with normal to dry skin types since the concealer is very dewy. I also want to buy a darker shade of stretch concealer to trying using it as a bronzer.

PRIMING MOISTURIZER, INVISIBLE SHIELD,  BALM DOTCOMS 
Glossier's Priming Moisturizer is my favorite. This moisturizer is very light and keeps my skin feeling nice and plump. I use it before applying my makeup because it leaves my skin all even and makes makeup easier to apply.

The invisible shield is one of Glossier's newest additions to their skincare line. This sunscreen is invisible, meaning it is clear and there is no white cast. Use this before applying your moisturizer, and it will leave your skin feeling fresh and protected.

Glossier's balm dotcoms are all lovely. My three favorites are: Cherry, the original, and Coconut. The cherry one leaves your lips with a nice cherry tint which I adore. I use the coconut one when I do not want a tint, and I use the original balm dotcom on my cuticles to keep them moisturized.

HALOSCOPE, BOY BROW, CLOUD PAINTS, & GENERATION G

Glossier's Haloscopes in Quartz and Topaz are my absolute favorite highlighters. These highlighters are made of crystal extracts which are supposed to keep your skin dewy and hydrated and I can say they do that just fine. They have a lovely smooth texture and are easy to blend. They also last all day on your face and make your skin look gorgeous and healthy! If you are pale like me, you can use Topaz as a bronzer or even an eyeshadow.

Haloscope (Top to bottom): Quartz & Topaz

I love Boy Brow. This eyebrow gel keeps your eyebrows in place throughout the whole day without any fuss. You do not need to reapply or worry about your eyebrows moving around. If you do have sparse eyebrows, this gel does the job by filling them in without making  your eyebrows seem unnatural. If you do not know which Glossier item to get first, I say go with boy brow.

I am a sucker for blush. I believe blush has the power to pull a whole look together. Glossier's Cloud Paints, come in four universal shades. These shades are all lovely and if you are feeling a little creative you can blend two shades together to create another blush color. The packaging is also very unique and cute and these blushes are a joy. I can't choose my favorite shade because they are all so cute but different in their own way.

Cloud Paints (Top to bottom): Haze, Puff, Beam, Dusk

Glossier's Generation G's are the perfect no fuss lipsticks. Their shades range from poppy reds to dark purples. My personal favorites are Cake, and Like. These two shades are perfect if you want a neutral lip with a shade of pink. They go on sheer at first, but are incredibly easy to build up. I love them because you can apply them without using a mirror and you do not have to worry about them looking perfect. I also like to blend both shades to create a perfect pinkish nude color.

I love all of Glossier's products but these are my top ones. If you still do not own any Glossier product I really recommend looking into one of these gems.

Until next time!

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My Skincare Routine

Skincare is something I have been trying to give my attention to as of lately because my skin has not been in its best condition. I am currently trying to figure out a new routine, but as of now this is what I have. It is pretty simple, but I am trying to expand because I want to try out variety of products! I definitely want to try the 10-Step Korean Skin Care especially because of the serums and essences, and hopefully I will be giving it a try pretty soon. But, as of now, these are the products I use for my skin. My skin is pretty normal. I usually do not break out and if I do it is usually around my nose. About recently, I've been noticing uneven skin texture around my cheeks and I am trying to improve my skin and it seems that these products are helping.

CLEANSER
If I am wearing makeup this day, the first thing I reach for is my Glossier's Milky Jelly Cleanser. I absolutely adore the formula of this cleanser because it is so soft and gentle on the skin. You do not need a lot of product to remove all your makeup and it does so in a easy way. This cleanser is one of my favorites and I will continue to use it to remove my makeup.

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

IF...  I'm not wearing any makeup this day, I jump directly to my Mario Badescu's Enzyme Cleansing Gel. This cleanser is very soft and it leaves my skin feeling refreshed and completely clean.

TONER
The toner I have been using is Mario Badescu's Special Cleansing Lotion C. I bought this toner originally for my boyfriend who was experiencing breakouts. I was really impressed on how his skin cleared out pretty quickly. Since my skin hasn't been in its best condition, I have been using this. When using this toner, my skin feels brand new. It is supposed to deep cleanse and disinfect any acne and I can assure you it does just that.

SUNSCREEN
I've only recently begun using sunscreen and I think it is an important part of any skincare regimen. I only use sunscreen in the morning, not at night. The sunscreen I use is Glossier's Invisible Shield. This baby has a citrusy smell and it is very lightweight. I really enjoy it because it leaves my skin feeling dewy and protected.

Milky Jelly Cleanser, Invisible Shield, Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich 

MOISTURIZER
I switch between two moisturizer's depending on my mood. These moisturizers are Glossier's Priming Moisturizer Rich or Etude House's Moistfull Collagen Cream. These two creams are extremely hydrating but in different ways. I adore both, but if my skin is not feeling too dry, I use the Etude House one because it has a lightweight consistency. It is a very simple but replenishing cream and it smells amazing. If my skin is feeling a little bit more on the drier side, I will reach for the Glossier moisturizer. It's name suits it well because it is very rich in consistency and it does its job well with keeping my skin feeling soft and moisturized.

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich

Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream 

EYECARE

My dark circles are unfortunately genetic. My eyes have always had a hint of darkness ever since I was a baby. Since I adore doing my eye makeup, I try my best to take care of the fragile skin underneath my eyes. The product I use for an eye treatment is The Ordinary's Caffeine Solution 5% EGCG. This is an inexpensive product and I think it does the job of keeping my under eyes moisturized. I have only been using it for about a month but I do see a little difference. My circles are not too severe and this keeps them at bay. This consistency is pretty thick, but it is very easy to rub into your eyes without all the blending and pulling. 

The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% EGCG

LIPS

I love applying lip balms because they all smell so lovely and keep my lips feeling plump. I always use lip balms/salves at the end of the night especially. Of course my favorites are Glossier's Balm Dotcoms. These babies are universal, the packaging is cute, and they all smell amazing. I also adore Smith's Rosebud Lip Salve, and their Minted Rosebud one. All these lip balms are adorable and extremely useful to have them in your makeup bag, your night counter, and anywhere else! 

I love using all these products and like stated before, hopefully my skincare will continue to grow and I will be using new products eventually!