So that's what I'm doing today. I'm getting real about what's on my vanity, or as I like to call it, my "bathroom countertop". Here is the line up:
1. Frizz-Ease $5.99
This stuff is great for curly headed ladies like myself. I spray it on my damp clean hair after a shower and GO. It keeps the frizz at bay and doesn't make my hair all crispy and weird.
2. Smith's Rosebud Salve $6.00
I've had the same tin for 3 years, but I use it every day. This multi purpose goo is great on lips, on cuticles, on baby butts or for slicking loose hairs in your hair-do. It's an oldie but a goodie.
3. OPI Matte Nail Envy $8.95
This nail strengthener is the only nail polish I use. My nails look totally natural, but better. And they don't split or crack or peel. It is, quite simply, the bomb.
4. St. Ives Apricot Scrub $3.29
I've used this exfoliator since the early 90s and I love it. The original version was my go-to and then I got old and switched to the "Fresh Skin" version, which is a little easier on the skin.
5. Mad Hippie Face Cream $25.99
I've only been using Mad hippie products for a year and I'm sold. It's definitely a splurge for my little wallet, but I've had it for a year and I've still got half a bottle. Like I said, I'm getting older and my skin isn't as bouncy-teen-bop-awesome as it used to be. So I layer this light cream over the top of the Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum. (see number 6)
6. Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum $33.99
After I wash and exfoliate my face (see number 4), I spread a tiny amount of this serum over my face and neck. For me, it visible reduces redness and aging spots. It also tightens up my pores a bit. I know the price seems high, but I have had this bottle of a year and am not even 1/3 the way through the bottle. So I think its a good investment.
5 comments:
I know lots of people who love that St. Ives Apricot Scrub. Maybe I do need to try it?
Ha! I think $35 for a Vitamin C serum is a great price! Mine is $85. Although it is 20% Vitamin C and thus supposedly awesome, what gets me is that the bottle seems like it is designed to force you to use too much so it will run out faster. I would call yours a great budget find!
I use that apricot sctub too a fee times a week then clean and clean (whichever is on sale....I'm cheap) the other days. And I love Target's E.L.F. brand because their stuff is super affordable. I buy their faux lashes for $1 for special occasions (when I feel like applying).
I've used apricot scrub for well over a decade too and I will never switch! Another drugstore buy you'd like is a mask I use once a week. It's St Helene mint julep face mask. It's only $4 and I love it!
Bought the OPI Nail Envy on your recommendation. Love it! Exactly as you said.... totally natural, but better.
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