Let’s Talk – Hair & Makeup
Today I’m joining Andrea & Erika for a little girl talk about Hair & Makeup! I will be straight up honest with you gals, this is not necessarily my strong suit but I’m sharing what I’m doing nonetheless. So let’s take a look at what my currently beauty arsenal looks like shall we?
First up, I’ve been using Rodan & Fields for awhile and originally started with the Reverse regimen which took care of lightening some dark spots and worked to brighten my skin. I’ve now moved on to using the Redefine regimen for basic anti-aging results.
The multi-function eye cream is an addition I will not do without. I have definitely seen improvement since starting this and it typically last me about 4 months. My little tip is to use this not only around the eyes but also around the mouth for those stubborn little wrinkles that want to show up from all the puckering.
I apply the Redefine mask and let it sit on my face while I brush my teeth and get ready for bed and then use my Clarisonic Mia 
to remove. I have 100% seen a change in my skin from using the Clarisonic even before using any R&F products. If nothing else you need this tool.
to remove. I have 100% seen a change in my skin from using the Clarisonic even before using any R&F products. If nothing else you need this tool. 
This was the very first Rodan & Fields product I ever tried and I only used this with a previous anti-aging regiment for a couple of years. I love this stuff! When my skin starts looking a little dull, mostly from my failure to wash my face at night, I can count on the Micro-Dermabrasion Paste to brighten me right up. If you think Rodan & Fields might be of interest to you, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Here I am makeup free after using the Microdermabrasion Paste and my skin care. Full disclosure, I do have Dysport (similar to Botox) injections typically every 6-8 months. About two years ago I took advantage of a discount offer at a reputable location in town and I decided it was worth it. I have injections in my forehead, above my eyebrows, between my eyebrows and the corners of my eyes. I am not saying this is something anyone should do without lots of research, but wanted to be sure this was noted. I truly believe the best thing you can do for your skin is wash your face every night (I suck at this), drink plenty of water (totally notice when I do not under my eyes and my smile lines) and use some sort of sunscreen moisturizer every single day.
I would say I’m kind of a makeup hopper. I have rarely committed to a product for more than one use but the Cover Girl concealer is an exception. I’ve tried so many concealers at all price levels and some are just too heavy and end up looking cakey. This is cheap and it works for me. I’ve been using the Two Faced Hangover primer a girl at Ulta talked me into but I do not care for the smell and will be going back to the Urban Decay primer or trying some drugstore brand. Do you need primer? I do think my makeup stays on better with than without. I switched to the Lancome 24 hour foundation about a year ago and have been happy enough to be a repeat buyer. TheBlender Sponge
I’m using is much cheaper than the others I’ve seen but I have really liked the results. I’m desperately in need of blush right now and I really think this sucker is almost two years old. I am loving this Lancome highlighter/contouring pencil but I’m sure there is something cheaper out there.
I’m using is much cheaper than the others I’ve seen but I have really liked the results. I’m desperately in need of blush right now and I really think this sucker is almost two years old. I am loving this Lancome highlighter/contouring pencil but I’m sure there is something cheaper out there. 
I also grabbed this over a year ago and carry a smaller bottle in my purse. It was kind of weird at first to spritz something wet on top of my just finished makeup, but it really seems to set everything to stay for the day. I often spritz my face again in the afternoon or on the drive home and it is just really refreshing.
This is my favorite lip combo right now. Loreal Toasted Almond paired with Bare Essentials Marvelous Moxie gloss in Trailblazer.
Here is a look at my finished face. I was a little over done for a baseball game….blogger life. I am seriously still learning how to put makeup on at 46. This little commercial is one of my favorites of all time because I so can see this happening to me!
Moving on to hair. If I hate spending time on makeup I hate spending time on my hair even more which I mentioned in the Hairy Tales post last year.
Moving on to hair. The first day I wash my hair is definitely reserved for blow drying and straightening. I am not committed to any hair products either but these are two I bought that I have actually been using. This past winter I had some hair braking off out of the blue and knew it was from heat so I decided I better work on protecting it. The sexy products seem to work well with my hair so I use the blow dry for the hairdryer followed by the straight sexy hair for prior to using the flat iron.
I changed to this hair dryer over a year ago and have been super happy with it.
If you don’t have a Wet Brush then add this to your Target list especially if you have young daughters. This brush really did save some whining at our house.
Here is a quick look at how I store my hair tools too. I saw this in an organizing post on Pinterest and decided it could work. I just pop this back under the sink when I’m all done.
On day two or three I typically will curl my hair and I’m still using an old school curling iron. I’ve tried a wand once and I am just not coordinated enough to make that work!
I can only dream of how much better my hair might have looked growing up had Pinterest been available to clue me in to the fact I was always curling my hair the wrong direction!! Curl away from your face not towards your face!
End results are some nice soft waves. This still takes me way longer than I think it should but I’m typically happy with the results.
I received this Living Proof Dry Shampoo in my April Birch Box and I might be sold. I love dry shampoo but so often it leaves my hair feeling sticky and, well, dirty. I end up touching my hair all day more than I should which I’m sure makes it worse. I was really happy with the ability of this dry shampoo to make my hair actually look clean again without being stiff or sticky.
I actually stretched my hair from Monday to Saturday this past week thanks to the dry shampoo and my failure to make it to the gym even once! I finally figured out how to get my hair into a tiny top knot on Friday and was so excited I decided to push it one more day for baseball on Saturday. I had Carly video me doing this but, well, let’s just say the angle was all wrong.
If you have fine hair like mine, a teasing brush works really well for doing a little teasing and getting some life into your hair and really helps when creating a messy pony or top knot. I have only been using the past several years and seriously think it was life changing….at least where my hair is concerned.
Can’t wait to see what everyone else’s favorites are and maybe I’ll learn a few new tricks.
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