I have dry cheeks, and a somewhat oily nose. Some larger pores on the nose. I usually break out around you-know-what time, a lonely bump here and there. When one calms down, another one appears.. Y'all know the cycle, I'm sure.
Anyways, nuff about me. Here are my picks -
Some of the best :
Elizabeth Arden 8-hour lip protectant - I have lips that get chapped and peel easily, which means I've tried pretty much anything and everything that is made for lips. This is the easiest to tote, and a fantastic this-single-tube-is-your-lipstick-lipbalm-lipgloss-SPF15! (Okay, you see how much I like it ;] )
Bliss ink pink blushing balm - I think they've discontinued this, but it is THE most amazing product. It looks smashing on my cheeks, and I love it on my lips as a tint too! Looks insanely natural, and doesn't make the mess Benetint does. Much easier to carry, too.
Cle de peau and La Prairie foundations are totally worth the money, IMO. I asked my mom for a side by side with Estee Lauder's after watching her put on the La Prairie, and it was immediately evident which one costs 4 times more.
Neutrogena deep clean face wash (leaves my face super smooth - doesn't really deep clean though. It does make my nose incredibly smooth to the touch, but you can still see stuff left in the pores.)
So when I ran out, I bought the bar - yeah, the $2 one from Walmart! The cheapest beauty item I've ever bought. I've been using it for a week now, and it seems to work really well on my skin. My skin is acne-free! I gotta warn you though, maybe it's because it's fragrance free, but it totally smells like dog food. Makes me wince everytime I wash my face, and hold my breath till I'm done!
Philosophy products - PURITY made simple! MICRODELIVERY peel! Can't rave enough about those two.
Bloom Aromatherapy Lip Balm - Guaranteed soft lips in the morning! Smells lovely too.
Shiseido SPF 55 sunblock lotion - Can't live without.
Darphin fibrogene complex, vitaserum, predermine etc. - Really calms and tones skin. Gotta love it.
Not bad, but not too impressed :
Philosophy hope in a jar, when hope is not enough eye cream. hope in a bottle was okay.
Guerlain Meteorite collection - not the best products per se, but they just smell divine, don't you think?
Some of the worst :
Anything Clinique. I can't believe I used it throughout high school. No wonder my skin was a mess. Except maybe their moisture surge, which isn't half bad (but that's just what it does - a temporary boost).
Whew. I'll write more later!
