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Several of my skincare products |
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| Glow Recipe Watermelon Sleeping Mask, Primera Essence |
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| Glow Recipe Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask |
A few months ago, I posted the above photo on my Instagram account, saying that these are the skincare products that have vastly improved my skin. I've had problematic skin for as long as I can remember, but there was a long stretch of time when I actually had perfect skin, but the catch was that I was taking something to balance my hormones. Once I was off that, my hormones would again wreak havoc on my skin. If I wasn't on those pills, I would be on antibiotics. This is the only time in my life when I have good skin and I'm not on any medication. I take supplements, but that's about it. I know the above products are the major reason why I am blessed with good skin now, along with the proper diet, exercise and enough sleep (I haven't been sleeping this well since maybe a decade ago).
I know things are crazy right now and many people are tightening their belts, but since the Sephora Spring Savings Event is here where Rouge members get 20% off 4/17 through 5/01, VIB members get 15% off 4/21 through 4/29, and Beauty Insider members get 10% off 4/23 through 4/27, this is an opportune time to invest in skincare. I'd put makeup at the lowest end of priorities during this time, but I believe we still need to take care of our skin as a form of self-care. Through this time, I will be posting my recommendations, mostly skincare, on this blog, as I believe that if we have the means and we can save a little bit of money, we can stock up on skincare staples that we use day in and day out.
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| Glow Recipe Watermelon Sleeping Mask |
One of the skincare staples I will definitely be stocking up on is the Glow Recipe Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask. Suffice it to say that I've tried sleeping masks in the past, but this is my holy grail mask so far, to the point that I don't even use moisturizers on most nights. I slather this on after applying all my skincare products and immediately after I apply my face oil. This keeps the serums, essences, retinoids locked in place, and yet it doesn't smear on my pillow and I wake up with skin that's soft and supple.
This formulation has watermelon extract that hydrates and delivers essential vitamins and contains anti-inflammatory properties. One of my favorite ingredients in it is Hyaluronic Acid, which I use both day and night. It's a humectant and hydrates the skin by holding up to 1,000 its weight in moisture. The AHA is another one of my favorites. It's short for Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Its acids are a blend of lactic acid and glycolic acid that gently exfoliate skin to reveal smoother, brighter skin over time by sloughing off dead surface skin cells. It's technically a chemical exfoliant but this AHA in this particular product is incredibly gentle. It also has peony root to brighten and soothe skin.
I saw a fun video on YouTube on how Glow Recipe makes this mask. I can imagine the wonderful smell of the lab, because they use vats and vats of, you guessed it, watermelons!
I really believe this is one of the major reasons why I've seen a tremendous difference in my skin. This retails for $45 for a huge 2.7oz/80 ml tub, and a little goes a long way. The sale would slash the price of this staple skincare product.
Stay tuned for Part Two of the Sephora Springs Sales Event skincare recommendations.
(This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are mine.)
I saw a fun video on YouTube on how Glow Recipe makes this mask. I can imagine the wonderful smell of the lab, because they use vats and vats of, you guessed it, watermelons!
I really believe this is one of the major reasons why I've seen a tremendous difference in my skin. This retails for $45 for a huge 2.7oz/80 ml tub, and a little goes a long way. The sale would slash the price of this staple skincare product.
Stay tuned for Part Two of the Sephora Springs Sales Event skincare recommendations.
(This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are mine.)
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