Beauty

Skincare is a vital part of everyday life. Fashion and makeup products are great but quality skincare will allow you to have the best skin possible to accentuate your entire look. As I get older, I am much more mindful of what products to use that are suitable for my evolving skin. So that’s why when I was introduced to Neutrogena’s Rapid Wrinkle Repair cream, I knew that I had to try it and incorporate it into my morning routine.

My days are somewhat hectic as I’m sure you all can relate to. So in the morning when I first wake up, I try to adapt calming habits that set the tone for whatever the day may bring. One of the ways that I achieve this is with a great smelling candle. There’s nothing more peaceful than lighting a candle in the quietness of the early morning. I also try to read something inspirational or motivational even if I can only fit in a page or two.

I hang quotes and sayings all around my room to serve as constant reminders of who I am and what I strive to be. I love these prints that I picked up because they are so reminiscent of my personality – a sassy, faith filled woman with dreams!

So now back to the skincare which is the next step in my process. I make it a point not to sleep in my makeup (I use these Neutrogena makeup remover wipes faithfully) and to cleanse my skin daily. That provides the perfect canvas for my moisturizer to follow. As my skin continues to age, I am starting to use the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair cream as an added step in my routine. Skincare is all about prevention! So while I do not have visible wrinkles now, it is important to make sure that it stays that way by using products to combat that early on. The Rapid Wrinkle Repair cream has retinol which is a super moisturizer that nourishes and plumps up your skin. It’s fast acting with results showing in as little as one week. SIGN ME UP FOR ALL OF THAT!

Can you tell that I am just tickled pink about great skin?! To try out this product for yourself, be sure to get it here!

*This post is sponsored by Neutrogena. All opinions are my own

Today I am doing something a little different on the blog. Although I mainly highlight fashion, I wanted to explore some other areas that can enhance your overall look as well. After all, style does not begin and end with fashion but it is the entire presentation. So today we are talking about hair care. I’ve had the privilege of trying out the line of Moroccanoil products and I must say that I am quite impressed. If you are not familiar with this brand, they are the first to have Argan oil-infused beauty. With much of the country experiencing the harshness and dryness of Winter, argan oil can help bring back that luster and shine into your tresses. An added bonus is that their line extends to skincare as well so no matter your hair or skincare woes, Moroccanoil’s extensive range of products can help you through.

My normal hair routine is like many others in that I wash it with shampoo and conditioner, blow dry it and then style it however I see fit whether that be curly or straight. What I decided to do was simply replace my normal products with the Moisture Repair Shampoo & Conditioner and then straighten my hair with the Moroccanoil treatment.

These products are color safe, sulfate, phosphate and paraben free which is so important to the health of your hair. The shampoo & conditioner left my hair feeling very clean from root to tip. It was different type of feel than my other cleansers. After blow drying my hair, this is what I look like. Real attractive, I know, BUT it gets better.

Ok so are you ready for this transformation? Look at the shine and vibrancy that my hair has?! With one pump of the Moroccanoil Treatment, my hair immediately came to life! I normally don’t apply any products before straightening  which leaves stubborn fly-aways that I have just learned to live with. After using the oil, I felt like I has just stepped out of a salon. Not one hair out of place. It was SUCH a difference.

Can you tell that I am in love? In all seriousness, I truly saw a difference in my hair after using these products and I’m excited to try the skincare as well including the Shimmering Body Oil pictured below on the far right. This oil gives you glowing and radiant skin that is nourishing as well. You can see the full line as well as information here.

*This post was sponsored by Moroccanoil. All opinions are my own