Tuesday, May 28, 2013
School field trip!
Hi everybody! In just less than two weeks, I'm going on a week-and-a-half field trip all the way across Canada to the Maritimes :))))) My class will be gone for the entire time, and I doubt we'll be able to bring anything with internet connection (our school is really strict about that stuff)! So, between June 10th and 19th, there won't be any posts. :( But..... I'll have a bunch of new reviews and a haircut update when I'm back! Also, I just ordered a whole bunch of things from E.L.F, so I'll hopefully have a haul and review on that up when I get back! But you know E.L.F... their shipping seems to take forever to get to Canada! The week after I get back from Maritimes might be a little tense, too, since it's exam week! I'll be done school, don't worry! I'm excited for it, too. :)
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Growing out a pixie cut: Month 1
Lately I've been seeing a lot of these around the internet (maybe because I've been looking for them?). People documenting their stages of growing out their pixie cut! I can totally understand that, because believe me, it's not easy. I got my pixie cut just less than a year ago now, and I'm more than ready to grow it out. Being a figure skater, long hair was part of my life for ages. Although I cut it all off last August, I'm more than ready now to get it back! So here's to my new monthly posts: Growing out my pixie cut! Here's a picture of me at month one: my starting point.
As you can see, it isn't the shortest pixie cut in the world. I definitely had it shorter back when I was skating just to try and keep it out of my face, but since the season is over (for me, anyway!), it's sort of been sitting on top of my head, not doing much. I got the back trimmed a couple of weeks ago just to get rid of the mullet that I had going on, but other than that it's all pretty much normal length. My hair is pretty thick, so it tends to have more volume, too. The pieces by my ears are just long enough to tuck behind my ears, and I'm getting pretty close to my jawline.
Update in a month! I'll probably be at the awkward stage soon... haha :) That should be interesting!
Monday, May 6, 2013
My Skin Care Routine!
Hi everybody! I've been seeing a lot on the internet about how people get clear skin and believe me, I've tried pretty much everything out there! I know that a lot of people out there (including me!) that have seemingly tried EVERYTHING to get their skin good but nothing seems to work :( So I'm going to tell you what I do to keep my skin clear and how I take care of it on a day-to-day basis!
I've got pretty bad eczema, which means my skin is really sensitive and super prone to redness. I also have slightly acne prone skin, and I used to get monthly, sometimes weekly, cystic acne breakouts. I also had a lot of smaller blackheads and little bumps in my T-zone that I just couldn't seem to get rid of. Eventually, though, I wandered into a LUSH store because I simply couldn't resist. I started trying out their face washes, then their moisturizers, and then everything else! This isn't going to be just a post about LUSH, though, but it'll show you how I got my skin clear and how I keep it clear.
IN THE MORNING:
In the morning, I start out with washing my face. For face wash in the morning, I use LUSH's Angels on Bare Skin. It's a wonderful, gentle cleanser and exfoliate that I love and is great on my skin. It doesn't make my skin react, and although it's a bit pricey I would definitely recommend it for those with sensitive skin.
I follow the cleanse-tone-moisturizer routine every morning. For a toner, I also use LUSH products. Depending on how my skin is (if I've got any breakouts), I'll use either Tea Tree Water or Breath of Fresh Air. Both of these are great products and make your skin feel really fresh and clean. I definitely recommend finding a toner that works for you, as it makes taking care of your skin so much easier!
Now that summer's here, I've started using a sunscreen underneath my moisturizer. I use Aveeno sunscreen made specifically for the face in an SPF 60. A little bit too much? I feel like I can never get too much SPF. My skin has two settings- vampire and tomato! I'm trying to avoid that, though, so I'm using sunscreen on a daily basis. For me, this is an absolute must! Also, make sure to let your sunscreen soak in thoroughly If you need to, use an oil blotting sheet before using your moisturizer (I use Olay's Daily Moisturizer for Normal Skin) to tone down the shininess and oily feeling that you might get.
Throughout the day, I carry makeup remover wipes and oil blotting sheets for little touch ups if I need them. I also have a cute little bag where I keep my touch up makeup, which has come in really handy at times!
IN THE EVENING:
I use a makeup remover first. I'm always switching eye makeup removers, lol. I guess that's the one thing I can't decide on. After I've taken off my mascara, and eyeshadow/liner if I was wearing it that day, I use either LUSH's 9 to 5 or Cetaphil cleanser for normal skin. 9 to 5 does a great job of taking off makeup and is really gentle and moisturizing. Not to mention, it smells absolutely delicious. I also really like Cetaphil in the summer to make my skin feel nice and lovely and fresh, and it works really well at keeping breakouts away and is very gentle. Once a week, I do an exfoliating day where I use Dermalogica's Clean Start Ready, Set, Scrub mask. This is a great mask to make your skin feel soft and smooth, and although it recommends using it three to five times a week I never seem to have the time! To tackle my nose, I use Biore's pore strips after I've taken a shower and my pores are open. You won't believe all the gunk that's in your pores!
I use the same toner I used in the morning, and then I use a moisturizer. If I need to, I'll use an acne treatment. Dermalogica Clean Start Hit the Spot is a great spot treatment that I use in the morning, too, if I need to. If I've got a pretty bad breakout, though, I'll put a minty toothpaste over it! It dries the skin around the area out, letting your breakout heal faster. It might sound silly, but it really works!
For a moisturizer, I use either LUSH's Celestial or Imperialis moisturizer. These both smell amazing, make my skin very smooth and soft, and they don't make my skin react. Celestial, the heavier moisturizer, is the one that I use in the winter. I use Imperialis in the summer, when my skin is naturally oilier.
I hope that this has helped anybody out that may be having trouble with their skin or needs a bit of guidance on what to do to help their skin out! But don't just take my word for it- do your research and see what works best for you! Trust me, taking care of your skin will really benefit you in the long run!
I've got pretty bad eczema, which means my skin is really sensitive and super prone to redness. I also have slightly acne prone skin, and I used to get monthly, sometimes weekly, cystic acne breakouts. I also had a lot of smaller blackheads and little bumps in my T-zone that I just couldn't seem to get rid of. Eventually, though, I wandered into a LUSH store because I simply couldn't resist. I started trying out their face washes, then their moisturizers, and then everything else! This isn't going to be just a post about LUSH, though, but it'll show you how I got my skin clear and how I keep it clear.
IN THE MORNING:
In the morning, I start out with washing my face. For face wash in the morning, I use LUSH's Angels on Bare Skin. It's a wonderful, gentle cleanser and exfoliate that I love and is great on my skin. It doesn't make my skin react, and although it's a bit pricey I would definitely recommend it for those with sensitive skin.
I follow the cleanse-tone-moisturizer routine every morning. For a toner, I also use LUSH products. Depending on how my skin is (if I've got any breakouts), I'll use either Tea Tree Water or Breath of Fresh Air. Both of these are great products and make your skin feel really fresh and clean. I definitely recommend finding a toner that works for you, as it makes taking care of your skin so much easier!
Now that summer's here, I've started using a sunscreen underneath my moisturizer. I use Aveeno sunscreen made specifically for the face in an SPF 60. A little bit too much? I feel like I can never get too much SPF. My skin has two settings- vampire and tomato! I'm trying to avoid that, though, so I'm using sunscreen on a daily basis. For me, this is an absolute must! Also, make sure to let your sunscreen soak in thoroughly If you need to, use an oil blotting sheet before using your moisturizer (I use Olay's Daily Moisturizer for Normal Skin) to tone down the shininess and oily feeling that you might get.
Throughout the day, I carry makeup remover wipes and oil blotting sheets for little touch ups if I need them. I also have a cute little bag where I keep my touch up makeup, which has come in really handy at times!
IN THE EVENING:
I use a makeup remover first. I'm always switching eye makeup removers, lol. I guess that's the one thing I can't decide on. After I've taken off my mascara, and eyeshadow/liner if I was wearing it that day, I use either LUSH's 9 to 5 or Cetaphil cleanser for normal skin. 9 to 5 does a great job of taking off makeup and is really gentle and moisturizing. Not to mention, it smells absolutely delicious. I also really like Cetaphil in the summer to make my skin feel nice and lovely and fresh, and it works really well at keeping breakouts away and is very gentle. Once a week, I do an exfoliating day where I use Dermalogica's Clean Start Ready, Set, Scrub mask. This is a great mask to make your skin feel soft and smooth, and although it recommends using it three to five times a week I never seem to have the time! To tackle my nose, I use Biore's pore strips after I've taken a shower and my pores are open. You won't believe all the gunk that's in your pores!
I use the same toner I used in the morning, and then I use a moisturizer. If I need to, I'll use an acne treatment. Dermalogica Clean Start Hit the Spot is a great spot treatment that I use in the morning, too, if I need to. If I've got a pretty bad breakout, though, I'll put a minty toothpaste over it! It dries the skin around the area out, letting your breakout heal faster. It might sound silly, but it really works!
For a moisturizer, I use either LUSH's Celestial or Imperialis moisturizer. These both smell amazing, make my skin very smooth and soft, and they don't make my skin react. Celestial, the heavier moisturizer, is the one that I use in the winter. I use Imperialis in the summer, when my skin is naturally oilier.
I hope that this has helped anybody out that may be having trouble with their skin or needs a bit of guidance on what to do to help their skin out! But don't just take my word for it- do your research and see what works best for you! Trust me, taking care of your skin will really benefit you in the long run!
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