My husband is not usually high maintenance with his facial products but he discovered this one and is hooked. For a 1.7 oz tube it's around $50.00.
This Italian after shave is a lightweight cream and it's incredibly clean smelling with a hint of sexy.
Sandalwood and green tea nourish the skin and it's also got vit e which repairs and softens the skin.
There are lots of minerals from the Salsomaggiore lakes which help to purify and deepen the absorption of ingredients.
The texture is extremely soft and gets in quick without any residue.
He likes that it moisturizes as it's healing and cooling the skin. He uses about a 1/2 dime size and applies it all over the shaved area.
I'll be starting back next week with some of my favorite things again. Won't ya join me then?
Nick Relief Styptic Pencil
For an easy $2.50 at drugstores, you can get some real relief from razor nicks and/or minor cuts using this tried and true pencil.
My husband sometimes cuts himself in the same area while he shaves and ALWAYS reaches for a styptic pencil. Made of aluminum sulfate and titanium dioxide, wetting the tip and lightly pressing it on the nick/cut stops the bleeding immediately. Say goodbye to teeny weeny irritating bloody tissue balls!
Aluminum sulfate helps with contracting the blood vessels which enables the blood flow to the targeted area to lessen or stop. The faster the bleeding stops the lower the risk of infection. Titanium dioxide is used in sun protection products. It has a resistance to discoloration on the skin and acts as a thickening agent. All of this is super for treating minor razor cuts for men and women and anyone who likes to climb around in the trees and bushes while hiking or biking. ***Bonus: Add one to your basic first aid kit.
These unique pencils used to be more common when straight razors were the way for men to shave. You'll see more and more "barbering" services become available again because the old-fashioned barber shave is making it's way back!
There is a slight sting when applying the pencil but it beats dripping blood at the Dunkies or Peet's counter.
Tissue just doesn't do the trick and it looks scary. For this price what do you have to lose? Oh and did I mention my $2.50 included 2 pencils? Check it out ya'll and come and join me next week.
WYJINW?
My husband sometimes cuts himself in the same area while he shaves and ALWAYS reaches for a styptic pencil. Made of aluminum sulfate and titanium dioxide, wetting the tip and lightly pressing it on the nick/cut stops the bleeding immediately. Say goodbye to teeny weeny irritating bloody tissue balls!
Aluminum sulfate helps with contracting the blood vessels which enables the blood flow to the targeted area to lessen or stop. The faster the bleeding stops the lower the risk of infection. Titanium dioxide is used in sun protection products. It has a resistance to discoloration on the skin and acts as a thickening agent. All of this is super for treating minor razor cuts for men and women and anyone who likes to climb around in the trees and bushes while hiking or biking. ***Bonus: Add one to your basic first aid kit.
These unique pencils used to be more common when straight razors were the way for men to shave. You'll see more and more "barbering" services become available again because the old-fashioned barber shave is making it's way back!
There is a slight sting when applying the pencil but it beats dripping blood at the Dunkies or Peet's counter.
Tissue just doesn't do the trick and it looks scary. For this price what do you have to lose? Oh and did I mention my $2.50 included 2 pencils? Check it out ya'll and come and join me next week.
WYJINW?
True Gentleman Pre Shave Oil in Lavender
I thought it would be important to touch on a few mens products because men need to keep up with their skin too. 1.7 oz. for around $20.00 on-line. A few drops go a very long way.
Because I'm married to the sexiest and best looking guy in the universe, no kidding, I wanted to reach into his repertoire and make some observations. He really is a typical, less is more kinda guy when it comes to his routine but it's really about what key products he does use and how they effect his skin.
This pre-shave oil is especially for the face and neck and really nourishes deep into the skin. He then puts a shave cream (foam) on top then shaves. The lavender is healing to the skin and helps to lessen the amount of in-growns. Lavender is also known to de-stress the mind and calm you down. It also acts as an antiseptic. A lovely essential oil, indeed. The oil is a deep moisturizing component and lessens the amount of dryness after shaving also.
Apply 2-3 pumps and moisturize into the skin, the apply your shave cream of choice.
If you wanted to use the pre-shave oil AFTER shaving too, go for it! Just remember to apply a sunscreen over it. Everyday.
Don't be afraid of facial oils, they're so nourishing and softening to the skin and they absolutely don't break your skin out. Who wouldn't love that?
Won't you join in next week???
Because I'm married to the sexiest and best looking guy in the universe, no kidding, I wanted to reach into his repertoire and make some observations. He really is a typical, less is more kinda guy when it comes to his routine but it's really about what key products he does use and how they effect his skin.
This pre-shave oil is especially for the face and neck and really nourishes deep into the skin. He then puts a shave cream (foam) on top then shaves. The lavender is healing to the skin and helps to lessen the amount of in-growns. Lavender is also known to de-stress the mind and calm you down. It also acts as an antiseptic. A lovely essential oil, indeed. The oil is a deep moisturizing component and lessens the amount of dryness after shaving also.
Apply 2-3 pumps and moisturize into the skin, the apply your shave cream of choice.
If you wanted to use the pre-shave oil AFTER shaving too, go for it! Just remember to apply a sunscreen over it. Everyday.
Don't be afraid of facial oils, they're so nourishing and softening to the skin and they absolutely don't break your skin out. Who wouldn't love that?
Won't you join in next week???
Kiehl's Original Musk Body Lotion
This unisex lotion is so romantic with just a hint of fragrance making it intriguing to many.
At around $20.00 for an 8.4 oz bottle, it makes a great addition to either a day w/ t-shirt and jeans or a date night dress.
Musk is a "love" scent and really attracts people to it.
If you wanted to use as a perfume/cologne, only use it on the pressure points, like the inside of the wrists or behind the ears. Just a dab will do ya. Or you could just apply all over for moisturizing and fragrance.
I tend to use the product both ways. Less is more though because of the intense scent.
Have fun with it and meet me back in a week when I start talking about men's products!
WYJINW?
At around $20.00 for an 8.4 oz bottle, it makes a great addition to either a day w/ t-shirt and jeans or a date night dress.
Musk is a "love" scent and really attracts people to it.
If you wanted to use as a perfume/cologne, only use it on the pressure points, like the inside of the wrists or behind the ears. Just a dab will do ya. Or you could just apply all over for moisturizing and fragrance.
I tend to use the product both ways. Less is more though because of the intense scent.
Have fun with it and meet me back in a week when I start talking about men's products!
WYJINW?
Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Eye Conceal and Brighten
This duo for the eyes is a super deal for around $35.00 for a 6-8 month supply.
It's like a stick and on one end is the concealer and the other end is a brightener.
I use 2 dots under my eyes of the concealer and 3 dots (1 under my eyes, 1 on the crow's feet section and 1 under the brow. Blending w/ the ring finger from the outside in these 2 mix together and make a natural, even cover to really open up the eyes.
Fragrance free. I love the "little bit goes a long way" product if you couldn't tell from previous posts. This is no exception. I'm glad I bought it and it does come with a diagram for application which is a little bonus for the skeptics. There's 2 different shades to choose from. Light/Medium and Medium/Dark.
Won't you join in next week?
It's like a stick and on one end is the concealer and the other end is a brightener.
I use 2 dots under my eyes of the concealer and 3 dots (1 under my eyes, 1 on the crow's feet section and 1 under the brow. Blending w/ the ring finger from the outside in these 2 mix together and make a natural, even cover to really open up the eyes.
Fragrance free. I love the "little bit goes a long way" product if you couldn't tell from previous posts. This is no exception. I'm glad I bought it and it does come with a diagram for application which is a little bonus for the skeptics. There's 2 different shades to choose from. Light/Medium and Medium/Dark.
Won't you join in next week?
Eminence Organics Lime Stimulating Masque
Around $60.00 for a 2 oz jar.
This detoxifying and firming exfoliant is excellent for mature skin as it really tightens and deep cleans.
I use about a pea-size of this non-grit exfoliant about once every 2 weeks. I create a little paste by adding a little water to my hands and spread it all over my face, neck and chest. As I'm showering, the steam keeps it wet and it's less time consuming. So I just leave it alone and it really goes to work. After about 5 or so minutes I'll rinse with tepid water and pat dry. Yes, my skin is rosy for about 10 minutes but that's a good thing! It means my skin just got a work out and is going to glow!!! It's very important that we exercise our pores periodically so the skin remains youthful and firm. Remember, as we lose our estrogen the pores want to stretch-no sir!!!!
There's lots of vit c in this product as well as the vit a and nettle, which give the sensation.
The smell is fresh and energizing- making this a true beauty treat for most. Not recommended for rosacea skin. For more oily skin, feel free to add a little grit of your choice to the lime to regulate the sebum more. For example, try the 10 grains from eminence to add as a grit. Just don't ever, no matter what the skin type/condition, rub your skin raw thinking it'll get cleaner. You'll just break capillaries and confuse the oil glands to then produce more. Always use tepid water, everyone, always always always. Trust me.
Won't you join in next week? Yes, I've gone to weekly blogging due to a crazy Mom schedule! Looking forward to next week!
This detoxifying and firming exfoliant is excellent for mature skin as it really tightens and deep cleans.
I use about a pea-size of this non-grit exfoliant about once every 2 weeks. I create a little paste by adding a little water to my hands and spread it all over my face, neck and chest. As I'm showering, the steam keeps it wet and it's less time consuming. So I just leave it alone and it really goes to work. After about 5 or so minutes I'll rinse with tepid water and pat dry. Yes, my skin is rosy for about 10 minutes but that's a good thing! It means my skin just got a work out and is going to glow!!! It's very important that we exercise our pores periodically so the skin remains youthful and firm. Remember, as we lose our estrogen the pores want to stretch-no sir!!!!
There's lots of vit c in this product as well as the vit a and nettle, which give the sensation.
The smell is fresh and energizing- making this a true beauty treat for most. Not recommended for rosacea skin. For more oily skin, feel free to add a little grit of your choice to the lime to regulate the sebum more. For example, try the 10 grains from eminence to add as a grit. Just don't ever, no matter what the skin type/condition, rub your skin raw thinking it'll get cleaner. You'll just break capillaries and confuse the oil glands to then produce more. Always use tepid water, everyone, always always always. Trust me.
Won't you join in next week? Yes, I've gone to weekly blogging due to a crazy Mom schedule! Looking forward to next week!
The Body Shop- Brush On Buff- Perles de Soleil -Caramel
These little pearls of color are so much fun and easy to use on the cheeks.
I use these as a blush but you could use them anywhere like the eyelids, chest or all over for a luminous glow.
Just grab a fluffy blush brush and swirl into the pot of pearls, tap and apply along the apples of the cheeks and up through the cheekbone, onto the temple and into the hairline.
I use this product for day or night. They're more of a pink tone on the skin so these would be a wonderful addition to a bride on her big day.
Subtle and sweet.
The .8 oz pot has lasted about 2 years and there's a lot of color pearls left inside which means I'll probably have them another 2 years. Ok, typically you don't want to hold on to most makeup that long but these balls of color are compacted tight and I have yet too see any "blooming" or odd scent. Those are some things to look for. Blooming is when the product gets a white-ish film over the top of it and doesn't give color anymore. For example, if you've ever eaten an old piece of chocolate, it gets that whitish "bloom" over it and it tastes really old and musty. Same idea with eyeshadows, blush, compacts. Only hopefully we don't eat them!!!!
Anyhoo, I'm rambling...thanks.
wyjit?
I use these as a blush but you could use them anywhere like the eyelids, chest or all over for a luminous glow.
Just grab a fluffy blush brush and swirl into the pot of pearls, tap and apply along the apples of the cheeks and up through the cheekbone, onto the temple and into the hairline.
I use this product for day or night. They're more of a pink tone on the skin so these would be a wonderful addition to a bride on her big day.
Subtle and sweet.
The .8 oz pot has lasted about 2 years and there's a lot of color pearls left inside which means I'll probably have them another 2 years. Ok, typically you don't want to hold on to most makeup that long but these balls of color are compacted tight and I have yet too see any "blooming" or odd scent. Those are some things to look for. Blooming is when the product gets a white-ish film over the top of it and doesn't give color anymore. For example, if you've ever eaten an old piece of chocolate, it gets that whitish "bloom" over it and it tastes really old and musty. Same idea with eyeshadows, blush, compacts. Only hopefully we don't eat them!!!!
Anyhoo, I'm rambling...thanks.
wyjit?
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