Happy Skin, Soul, and Makeup - Part 1

Lately, I have been reading a lot of books and research on the topics of skin and brain ageing and skin care. The topic is so fascinating with so many facets and different opinions. If you are interested please comment below and I will post my favourite books on this.

 

No matter how much I have read, with a few variations, most of the researchers conclude that good skin and healthy ageing (not accelerated) comes down to internal and external factors. Genetics are about 50% and something we cannot change. The rest is what we put into our body (internally - hello smoking, coffee, even stress!) and how environment such as sun, air quality, water, pollution (external) affect our skin and body.

Based on some reviews and my own experience, I am presenting top skin care, makeup, and soul products. Most of them are very affordable yet add so much impact to the happy skin and happy soul. I like to use words such as care, natural beauty, and enhancement as opposed to coverage or masking.

I am committed to gracious ageing!


Products for My 5-minute Makeup (literally)

Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser

 

 

Liquid Eyeliner by Body Shop in Taupe

 

 

OR Pencil

 

 

Maybelline New York Eye Studio Master Drama Cream Pencil Liner, Midnight Master

 

 

Bdellium Tools Makeup Brush Studio Line - Angled Brow

(but really, you can use any small angled brush)

 

 

Brow and Liner Kit by Body Shop in Brown/Brunette

(you can throw away the little brush, but the product is amazing)

 

Organic wear 100% Natural Origin 2-in-1 Bronzer & Blush

 

 

 

Quo Blush Brush

(I use blush brush for bronzer and powder as well)

 

 

Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3 where I will post skincare and aroma products. 

Summer Body Shop Order

I used to buy quite a lot of makeup and skincare products just because I liked them. I did not put too much thought into the purchase, the opportunity presented itself at a store and that cute eye shadow or funky nail polish was mine.

Not so much these days. I consciously constrain myself to limit until I absolutely need (read 'desperately want') or run out of something. After watching too many beauty blogs on YouTube, I have come to a conclusion that I actually need less and I will get more. (Ok, I admit, I am a little addicted to beauty video blogs, just check out awesome Classisinternal and you will see what I mean. Doesn't she look like Anne Hathaway and Audrey Hepburn in one?)

For starters, how many shades of blush do you really need? Does anyone even notice that different more peachy as opposed to pinkish hue? Same with eye shadows. There are really only 3 palettes - cool tones (bleu, violets, pinks), warm (browns, greens, creams), and neutrals (beige, grey, etc.).

So, with all that in mind, I placed my summer order. I mentioned here that I was super anxious to get it.

So what did I buy?

Radiant Highlighter
It's perfect to cheer up your face when it just gives out the "tired look" after sleepless nights or too many hours at work. The best part - you don't need a lot to get a great impact.

 



Tea Tree Face Mask
I have not tried it, but I got a couple for my mom and I. We will apply them at the cottage this summer when we do our mini spa day.

 

Brow & Liner Kit in Brown/Brunette

My old brow shadow has been broken into pieces for such a long time. I researched a few before I settled on this one. And what an amazing product. Just define your eyebrows and your face feels already framed and polished. Loving it.



 

 

Mini Camomile Eye Makeup Remover

I have the full size version already. This one is for travel. This is most amazing and non-irritating eye makeup remover I ever used. Enough said.



Mineral Powder Blotting Tissues
For those hot and sticky summer days. Reapplying makeup or powder is not always in the cards. These tissues are perfect for quick touch ups.

Honey Bronze Gel For Face
This was my most anticipated item of the order. It gives that perfect sun kissed glow. Not too much and not too orange.

 

 

What do you think? Have you tried any of these from Body Shop or other brands?