Archive | May, 2012

Clarisonic Mia Review

27 May

Hello my lovelies! As I am typing this I am praying to the wordpress.com god’s that it is able to come to fruition instead of disappearing. I don’t have the emotional capacity to deal with my blog running off to who knows where with all my puns and pearls of wisdom again.

Anywhoo.

Today I am going to talk about the Clarisonic Mia skin cleansing system.At this moment there are currently LOADS of reviews and demo’s and such of this particular product on ol’ the world-wide web . And last I checked there are also two different models of the Mia..the one I have is equipped with only one speed setting and the newer version has two. I didn’t elect to go with that one because I didn’t for see myself really NEEDING two settings plus the reviews  for the original model were more than glowing (pun totally intended)  as far as i was concerned. Lets being by taking a peep at what the good people at Clarisonic have to say about the sweet little Mia:

Traditional methods of cleansing don’t get your skin as clean as you’d think. Fortunately, the lead inventor of Sonicare discovered a breakthrough in how we cleanse. Using Sonic Technology, Clarisonic’s patented micro-massage motion works within skin’s natural elasticity to gently remove the impurities traditional methods leave behind leaving skin softer, smoother and more beautiful.

  • Cleanses 6x better than with your hands alone in just 60 seconds
  • Works with skin, not against it, to gently massage away impurities trapped within pores
  • Prepares skin for better absorption of creams, serums and moisturizers
  • Gentle enough to use 2x a day

Me and my boyfriend decided to scoop this lil baby up around Christmas time. I was excited because that was during the time that my skin was in full-blown greasy freak out mode and I was willing to try anything to fix it. I was already using bottled water at this point but was still dealing with un evenness (is that even a word?) redness and enlarged pores.  I have to say after messing around with so many different cleansers and such to combat the problem the main thing that appealed to me was that according to the company and many a blogger you only had to use the tiniest amount of cleanser resulting in whichever one you choselasting much longer. In my eyes..this was a way of saving money in the long run.

The system itself is a bit costly. When we purchased it was $119. Looking back I wish we had got on the Sephora friends and family sale band wagon and saved a little bit on it…but “coulda woulda shoulda” AND as I will soon explain it was 100% worth every penny.

The first time I used it I literally turned to my boyfriend and said “I feel like after using this thing; that my skin had never actually been clean before in my life”. And its true. Although it has an exfoliating effect to it..it in no way left my skin irritated or red. However, I do recommend using either cream or gel cleansers with the system as opposed to any that already contain an exfoliating agent or “micro scrubbers”. There IS such a thing as too much of something like that for your skin.

Heres what I noticed in the past six months of using this thing:

*havent had a break out as long as I have been consistently using it at least once a day

* the over all tone of my skin is much much MUCH more even. Requiring less foundation or better yet NONE if I’m not feeling up to it

* my pores are much smaller

*and (once again) my skin feels CLEAN. It’s impossible to describe exactly how amazing that feels until you have tried it. It feels like months of residue and grime and makeup and gunk is polished off your skin and it can breathe and run through a metaphorical meadow singing the best of Bread and picking daisies.

But the big question: Is it worth the hefty price tag?

I would say: YES. In MY case it was at least. If you have nice skin already and your routine is doing you just fine then it might not be something you HAVE to look into. Unless you have a birthday, anniversary, or whatever coming up then why not add this at the top of your wish list? Also, Olay makes their own version of this product you can buy at your local drugstore or wal mart. I have not tried it myself but I hear that it is comparable to the Mia.

I hope this blog is helpful to everyone. My goal with my reviewing type of blogs (especially on big money items) is to help others in their quest to look beautiful, break some hearts, but not break the bank. Advertising is a tricky sneaky little mistress so blogs and such are meant to point you in the direction of quality products. So get your read on guys! Ya just might learn something :)

Thanks again for stopping by and dont forget to check out  http://www.facebook.com/Whitneylovesmakeup to keep up with me :)

Have a great Memorial Day weekend guys!

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WhitLove xoxxo

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Rhianna “Whose that chick” Inspired Makeup

22 May

I was feeling inspired today by that video Rhianna did with David Guetta. I know Im spelling all these kids names wrong but Im not gonna lie this kind of music is just N OT my thing. But I know fabulous makeup when I see it so I thought I would take a whack at it :)

Hope ya like it! Take care guys and hope your having a wonderful week! DOnt forget to check out  http://www.facebook.com/Whitneylovesmakeup to keep up with me and make my day :)

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WhitLovexoxxo

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SPLURGE VS. SAVE: MAKEUP FOREVER HD POWDER VS ELF HIGH DEFINITION POWDER

21 May

I’m not gonna lie as far as the “Splurge vs. Save” series goes I think I picked a pretty difficult one to go for. But that’s mostly because I feel like as far as these types of powders go they are either something you will love or just not care too much for. And that’s got a lot to do with your preference for setting your makeup. If you’re the kind of person who likes  a tinted face powder then these might not be something you will enjoy for the simple fact that these are translucent powders. NOW…there are other ways to go about using this if you really wanted to (because as I always say) there is more than one way to skin a cat. I have used this ONLY on my under eye area when I am going for a more “brightening effect” with my concealer so’s not to alter the colors I used on that area of my face. OR I guess if you really wanted to you could still put the HD powder over your regular makeup routine (face powder of preference included). Because it is so light weight and translucent it doesnt cause an over powdered effect… which no one looks cute with.

Makeup Forever has kind of become famous for its HD line. I personally am an enthusiast of the foundation (which I covered in my last splurge vs save blog) and don’t think I can ever be without it again. Its most definitely my holy grail foundation. The powder however…I’m not going to lie I still don’t feel a huge LOVE for. Maybe it’s because of the cost ($32 for a full size container). I don’t mind paying a little extra for a great quality product but Im not sure if this one is 100% worth it. Lets take a look at what the company says about this product:

“The HD Powder is a unique, extremely fine powder available in one universal shade to make the skin absolutely radiant. It sets the foundation and matifies the skin without changing its natural contours.  Consisting of mineral silica powder, its talc-free formula is non-drying. Its universal translucent shade matches all skin tones. The HD Powder can be worn alone or applied over foundation.”

ELF jumped on the band wagon not too long after MUFE with their answer to the High Def Powder. Heres what our friends at ELF have to say:

“The e.l.f. High Definition Powder is a translucent, versatile loose powder that creates a flawless, “soft focus” effect to the skin. Masks fine lines and imperfections for a glowing, radiant complexion. This incredibly soft and invisible powder is ideal for everyday wear, either alone or over your favorite e.l.f. foundation. Our HD Powder is a makeup artist and e.l.f. customer favorite, and at only $6, it can be yours at a fraction of the cost of the competition!”

Im just gonna break this down short and sweet for ya:

The products are remarkably similar. I did notice a “soft focus” finish on both…with a nice minimization of the appearance of pores. They both mattifye. They both are VERY finely milled and when you run them between your fingers they almost feel…I dunno…..like rubbery or something? It’s really hard to explain but I assume that has something to do with the silica component of the products. THE MAIN DIFFERENCE: is the staying power. ELF lasted maybe a fourth of as long without needing a touch up. AND under photography the MUFE version did make a noticeable difference compared to the ELF one. AND WITH BOTH…if you are a little too heavy-handed you are going to end  up with a super un flattering white mask on your mug. This is especially true when it comes to the under eye area as I found out the hard way! Like so:

All in all…this is one of those things I can either take or leave…as far as setting powders go I am more than fine sticking with my MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural. If you have an on camera (HD THAT IS) event coming up it might be worth looking into..but other than that you might be safe passing this one up. This is of course all in my opinion because there are lots of other people who swear by these kinds of products. my

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WhitLovexoxxo

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Physicians Formula Eye Booster Liquid Liner Review

20 May

 

 

I spent a little time last week trying out some new liquid liners are a result of an amazing buy one get on half off sale at my local Walgreens drugstore :) I don’t know if the same sale is happening near you but i do think it is worth checking out if so. :)

In my budget conscious quest I happened upon the physicians formula eye booster liquid liner in ultra black. It happened to be the last one left so very lucky day for this little lady right here!

The packaging suggests a 2-in-1 capability. Supposedly it not only acts as a liquid liner but also helps to increase lash growth. There are SO many products on the market making the same claim and I don’t really have any experience with this since I am such an avid false eyelash wearer. I didn’t purchase this particular product for the lash boosting abilities more for the hope of achieving a clean, intense, easy to draw on winged liner. BUT..just for kicks lets take a look at what the company says about it:

*High-tech formula enhances the appearance of lashes while providing the instant definition of a liquid eyeliner, in one easy step!

*Lash Boosting complex targets the base of lashes where it is most effective.

*Innovative and easy to use eyelining tool delivers effortless definition.

*High-tech Japanese formula is long-wearing, water-resistant and smudge-resistant

I have only had the liner for a couple of days so its hard for me to comment on the lash growing component of the product.

But I will say I LOVE this eyeliner!!! It is by far the most pigmented liner I own. And I feel I have tried my fair share (In fact down the line I will do a full-blown review/ compare and contrast on what I think of all the eyeliners I do have. But more on that later). I find the formula of they actual liner itself to be unbelievably smooth and easy to work with. It’s so dark that I don’t feel the need to go back and re trace my line which tends to be the case with most other liners I have tried..which means I’m basically just setting myself up for an error or goof on an otherwise already perfect line. Its long-lasting and I didn’t experience any smudging or running after over eight hours of wear. The brush of the liner is VERY fine and just stiff enough to ensure maximum control and precise application.

I HIGHLY recommend this liner to everyone! THE BEST part is its very affordable at around $12 full retail at wal mart or any drugstore that carries Physicians Formula cosmetics.

Thanks for stopping by guys! I hope this blog was helpful :)

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Hope all is well guys! Thank you so much for all your support :)

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WhitLovexoxxo

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Nude Lips For You Sexy Mother Puckers :)

19 May

I’m not going to lie…I dont understand the obsession with the Kardashians. Never have. I even TRIED to get on the band wagon at one point because to be honest I have always had a “if ya can’t beat em join em” attitude when it comes to pop culture obsessions. Especially with celebrity’s of the “famous for being famous” persuasion. because let’s be honest before you know it they will be EVERYWHERE! TV, commercials, product, magazine covers, clothing lines and on and on and on so one would be better off making peace with the epidemic and try to ride it out. Kind of like when you get a stye. It’s not going anywhere right this minute…but its here for now and there’s sense in locking yourself up in your house until it goes away. But I digress….my POINT is although the Kardahsian’s arent for me Kim Kardashian has been at the forefront of many of the beauty trends of the past few years. Her makeup artist Mario Dedivaonivick is a GENIUS! I honestly can’t say enough about him. One of Kim’s trade mark’s is her nude lips.

NOW…GossMakeupArtist (of YouTube fame) made an EXCELLENT point when he said most often when people come to you as an artist and say they want a nude lip what they MEAN is a beige lip. Almost to appear as if they are wearing concealer on the lip. I see this look all the time. I’m not saying its impossible to pull off the super nude lip but it’s not universally flattering what so ever friends. I assure you. I tend to favor what I call a “pinky nude”. I think they look much nicer and give your lip a neutral tone without totally washing you out. I thought I would go over a few of my favorites and a few that  I have found to look nice on clients as well. REMEMBER: The perfect nude lip is going to be unique to you. Think of it as a “your lips..but BETTER” color you lip color is unique to you. If your friend looks amazing in a peachy nude matte lip it doesnt meant it’s going to look that great on you.

FIRST THINGS FIRST: With any pale lip color..smooth lips are a must. Any bit of chapedness (I think I just made up a word) you have will stand out that much more. It’s not a good look on anyone my love so prepping your lips is CRUCIAL. I would go ahead and start exfoliating your lips right about…now. Well after your done reading this of course. Theres tons of lip scrubs on the market but you can also make your own. Just grab a small Tupperware container put about three or so tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and about the same amount of regular sugar. I can’t tell you the exact measurements cause I always just kinda eyeball it. You want the final product to me a paste like consistency when you are done. Its cheap, easy, and you can always save the left overs. Simply take your paste rub it over your lips for a bit..rinse and *viola* instantly softer and smoother pucker. I recommend doing this three times a week but once will be just fine as well. When you sit down to do your makeup before you get started go ahead and apply a lip balm of choice. By the time you get to do your lips the formula will have had time to absorb in to your lips.Well prepped lips make for a smoother application, even color distribution, and longer lasting lip color. Here are the nude-nudey pink colors I like the best:

Here we have a mix of drugstore and MAC lipsticks and two other products that aren’t exactly lipstick but I rather like them anyways :)

 Drugstore brands from left to right: Maybelline 720 in pearly pink, Maybeline 015 Born with it, Maybeline 205 Nearly There, and Revlon Colorburst in 070 Soft Nude. The swatches shone on my arm are done in the same order.  I dont have A LOT of drugstore colors that I care for but I will say the Revlon soft Nude I have purchased SEVERAL times. It’s a super creamy peachy nude color. The Revlon lipsticks are just really nice in general.

 From left to right: CremeDNude,Hue,Viva Galm Gaga 2, and YSL Rouge Volupt on #2

 From Left to Right: Angel, Blankety, Myth, and Faux.

Out of these my favorites on ME are Hue, Blankety, and the YSL #2. But I think there is something for everyone in this collection :)

The next two are not exactly lip sticks but they are some very lovely lip color options that (I think) are worth mentioning. They are the NYX soft matte cream in Stockholm and Buxom lip Crayon in Sydney

LEFT:  Stockholm Rght: Sydney.

I think that when you are doing a nude lip it helps to use a liner because it helps keep your lips defined despite that fact that you are using such a muted color here are my favs:

Left to Right: Too faced perfect lips, MAC sublime culture, NYX beige, MAC Spice, and Rimmel 049 Natural

Thanks for stopping by guys! I hope this blog was helpful :)

Please subscribe to my blog and check out my the WhitneyLovesMakeup Facebook page :) The giveaway will be going on for ONE more week (since I have been gone for so long) and will close officially on Tuesday May 22nd.

Hope all is well guys! Thank you so much for all your support :)

*bitesandKisses*

WhitLovexoxxo

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50s pin up by: ME

17 May

 There is something SO appealing to me about the 1950s. The starlets, the hair styles, the movies, the music…everything. If I had it my way..I would wear vicotry rolls and hot red lips paired with sweet heart blouses and high waisted pencil skirts every single day of the week. BUT….its not very realistic not to mention it is OUT OF THIS WOLRD hot here in Arizona. Though I do love transforming myself and others into my version of a drop dead gorgeous 50s pin up doll for a day for a photoshoot. I had the privelidge of working on a beautiful young lady a couple of weeks back for her 50s fantasy shoot and thought I would share some pics :)

 

 I did the hair and mkaeup for this shoot and I personally LOVE the way that they turned out! So gorgeous!!

Just thought I’d pop in with a quick post!

Hope everyone is doing great!

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WhitLovexoxxo

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COASTAL SCENTS 32LIP PALETTE (CONTEST PRIZE)

15 May

 

Hey my loves!

I wanted to do a quick post on the Coastal Scents 32 lip palette for three reasons: 1.  I think it’s a great product 2. It’s a prize in my give away 3. It’s ideal for aspiring makeup artists working on a kit :) :)

When I first saw this on-line I was pretty skeptical of its legitimacy. The only reason I got it at all was because it was half off during the Black Friday sale last November. I had never bought a lip stick palette before and didn’t know what I was in for. I honestly assumed it would end up being a poor quality and poorly pigmented version of lip sticks that you would normally buy in a full-sized tube form. But when it was half off…I thought “what the hay”

I’m not often wrong when it comes to makeup but I definitely was this time!

 This is the one that is in my kit so obviously it looks used..but the contest winner will (duh) get a brand new one. With this palette you get this amazing array of long-lasting richly pigmented lip sticks. Not GLOSS not BALM…but full blown lip stick. Heres a few swatches: I just kind of randomly picked a few to show you the pigmentation of them. In the palette you get the PERFECT mix of reds, corals, pinks, and nudes. From the lightest to the deepest shades. But if that’s STILL not enough options for you…you can always mix some together and get your own custom shade. They are VERY creamy and non drying. They all have a beautiful satin finish and don’t “bleed” outside your lip line.

I think this is PERFECT for anyone who wants to play around with or change-up their current lip color without spending a basquillion dollars on tons of different lip sticks till you find the right one. I think its amazing for this time of year especially because bold lips are very “in” for the summer months. Whether you enter the give away or not I do recommend checking this one out! You can find it at coastalscents.com.

ANYWAYS,

Like I said just wanted to do something short and sweet for ya! Please subscribe to my blog and check out my the WhitneyLovesMakeup Facebook page :) The giveaway will be going on for ONE more week (since I have been gone for so long) and will close officially on Tuesday May 22nd.

Hope all is well guys! Thank you so much for all your support :)

*bitesandKisses*

WhitLovexoxxo

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SEPHORA HAUL ATTEMPT NUMBER 2

15 May

Ok..

I definitely wrote this once before. When I published it…for whatever reason it posted only half of the article AND THEN I  changed it to draft so I could re-do it later but NOOOO…it stayed on “PUBLIC”. GGRRR! Technology! So if you had read this once already bear with me because lots of information was left out in the initial posting :( BUT I will post another blog today so you guys have something new to check out :)

NOTE: I am sorry I have been MIA lately but as i mentioned before I got a puppy, then I went on a mini vacay we had been planning forever AND THEN I had four wisdom teeth extracted which had me pretty out of it and passed out for a few days. But I am back and very happy to be :) And now I will commence with RE typing this thing * le sigh*

*AHEM*

Clothes shopping for me as of late has been a nightmare. As of latte=the past year or so. I don’t consider myself fashionably illiterate or anything but I would not consider myself trendy by any stretch of the imagination. I’m sorry..but I think a lot of the things that are coming out in boutiques and stuff are just flat-out silly looking. FACT: that is my opinion and I’m entitled to it. So go ahead and DONT bombard me with emails telling me I don’t know what I’m talking about and how you look amazing in your day glo skinny jeans and animal print bandeau bra and I just need to get with it. I’m not here to offend but like I said..just not my cup of sweet tea. My personal style is much more on the classic side of things. I believe that’s the reason I gravitate towards the styles of the 50′s. They are timeless..elegant..and sexy. THE PROBLEM HERE…is I can NEVER find clothes. I hardly ever buy myself clothing. At best I just purchase some new accessories here and there to spice up a piece I have had for years. I guess that’s why the bulk of what I buy is makeup. Which is how the blog entry came to be. I had been shopping around for three days looking for a dress or two to wear on me and my boyfriend’s weekend get away to San Diego we had been planning for months to NO AVAIL. I finally gave up and stomped over to Sephora..mentally apologizing to my wallet in advance for the beating it was about to take.

Heres the goods

 and my 500 pt reward from Buxom!

Lets take a look shall we?

 Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour blush in Tipsy: I have been dying to try this stuff for months. But in all the time I have been trying to get my hands on this..I would never in a million years guessed I would pick this shade. I tend to gravitate towards pinky rose toned blushes. And this one is a BRIGHT true coral shade..but I decided to risk it. And I am SOOO glad I did. I am obsessed with this shade and will  probably be wearing it all summer!   I don’t feel the swatch does it justice so you will just have to trust me when I say the pigmentation is out of this world. A little goes a very long way. PLUS the staying power one hundred percent lives up to its title. I wore this both days we were in San Diego and it lasted all day and all night! I fully intend to get some more of these.

2. Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer: First of all..this stuff legit smells like chocolate. Makes me wanna lick it! Dont worry….I wont. I am very particular about bronzer. I do not like shimmery ones and I do not like orangey toned ones.  This one fits the bill perfectly. It’s a buildable formula which makes it perfect for contouring and *yay* very long-lasting.

 3. NARS cheek highlighter in New Order: In the pan this looks like a pretty baby pink blush. In reality it’s just the most beautiful ULTRA shimmery pink toned highlighter with silver glitters in it that I am über in love with. I have never had a highlighter that isn’t either gold or champagne toned. It just gives your skin a gorgeous rosy glow wherever you apply it. Since it is SO shimmery I don’t recommend using it in day time (unless you dig that disco ball kind of look) but at night it’s just drop dead gorgeous

4. Nars LipGloss in Angelika. It’s a gorgeous bright purple toned pink. The formula is just pigmented enough to punch up any pink lip stick you put it over  without completely altering the color. OR you can wear it over a nude lipstick and it just adds a little more ”uumph” to it. Definitely one of my new favorites :)

 4. Very irresistable roller ball fragrance. Just cause its my signature scent and I wanted a perfume to throw in my purse for when I’m on the go :)

AND FINALLY:  my 500 point reward! This is a pretty sweet deal if you ask me! It’s a full-sized gloss in April, a mini Lip Crayon in Sydney, and a mini Buxom Mascara. The Lipgloss alone was a good reason for me to cash in my points. I have another Buxom gloss in Sugar and I LOOVE it. They smell like Mint Chocolate and have a slight plumping effect without being too sticky. The lip crayons are similar in smell and they have the plumping effect as well but are intended to be used as lip sticks. I have a full-sized one in Vienna and love it as well. I am so happy with this lipstick/gloss combo! It’s a PERFECT everyday pinky nude lip made all the more perfect because I got it for the FREE-SKI! :) :)

Alright guys that’s it…I am SO GLAD this will be finally posted correctly! :) Dont forget to subscribe to my blog and “LIKE” me on Facebook. I have extended the giveaway one more week since I was so MIA and didn’t have time to keep you guys in the loop on the details and prizes :) So please mosey over to my page to get the details and how to enter!

Hope everyone is doing amazing! Glad to be back and keep your eyes peeled for lots of new stuff on the horizon :) :)

*bites&kisses*

WhitLovexoxxo

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MY STRANGE SKIN NIGHTMARE

7 May

Annnnd she’s back! I know I have been super MIA the past couple of weeks but I have been house training my beautiful Boxer puppy Lilly Monroe:

  She is doing really well so far but I literally can’t take my eyes off of her for more than two minutes or she will get into some kind of un-forseen mischief. The only way I can be certain she will stay out of trouble is when she is passed out in her usual ridiculously adorable fashion on my feet. Which is definitely her favorite place to rest. Boxers are notorious for their energy and intelligence and Lilly is no exception what so ever.

But I am finally back and I have missed you guys so much! And for my return blog I would like to talk a little about skin. Sure, there’s a million different kinds of concealors, foundations, powders and such to cover up any spots or dis colorations you may have on that otherwise perfect mug of yours. And one could fill an entire book of tips and tricks  and techniques to cover them up.

OR you could get out in front of the problem and 86 your troubled areas all together.

In time I will discuss some of my favorite tools and products for skin care but I thought the first thing I would talk about was the first time I suffered from a mysterious un sightly skin dilemma of my own.

As some of you may or may not know in October of 2011 I moved from the sweet tea sippin, firefly catchin, “bless your heart”, collard green eating state of Georgia to Arizona. There are tons of differences in theses two parts of the country that I immediately noticed. The weather (no humidity), the scenery (no trees or grass), and a lack of the familiar southern drawl I had to come love were the first to catch my attention. And one huge difference it took me weeks to notice.

BACKSTORY: I’ve never really had any skin problems. I don’t know if its genetics, my obsession with drinking nothing but water since I was old enough to walk, OR because I started washing my face religiously after seeing my first Noxema tv commercial at age nine. Somehow, I managed to avoid having break outs and black heads even during my already horribly awkward teenage years.

So you can imagine my complete and utter confusion at the fact that suddenly after my relocation to the south-west that my face was an oily bumpy, red, freak show mess. My makeup wouldnt even stick on my face because of all the excess oil my skin was producing. It….was….awful. I know, I know: cue the dramatics. But it’s probably a bit un settling to have a makeup artist with skin like Ray Liota’s working on you. POINT BLANK: It was NOT good for business.

I tried it all. New face wash, washing my face even MORE than usual, keeping cleansing towelttes in my car and purse, spot treatments, face masques…nothing worked. If anything it only got worse. After two months I began the internet search for answers. The scariest article I came across was that there was a pretty good chance I was experiencing the beginning stages of adult acne. It seemed so un fair…I already went through my ugly duck stage once…really I had to do it all over again!?

The search waged on..until one day the answer was there. The solution to all of my woes: THE WATER!!! I can’t believe it didn’t occur to me sooner. Especially because the water here tastes just awful. How on Earth did I not connect the dots sooner that the awful tasting water could lead to awful reactions with my skin?

So basically here’s what had been happening: I was repeatedly washing my face with hard water. It wasnt removing the cleaners I was using but instead leaving behind a film on the surface which eventually turned into a full-blown soap scum on my face. Have you ever seen someones tub caked in that slime? Imagine that being all over your face everyday. And the more I washed it..the worse it got.

So in order to test my theory I purchased a few jugs of bottled water and commenced with my usual morning and night-time face washing routine. And then as if by some sort of divine dermatological intervention it was…gone. First thing I noticed was my complexion went back to its less than slimy texture. It felt like my skin could finally breathe again. My makeup didnt slide off my face and I wasnt damn near surgically attached to my mattifying powder to try and stave off the slimy appearance my face had come accustomed to having. A few weeks later I was 100% red bump free. Couldnt have been any happier.

Dont get me wrong its kind of hard to avoid getting water on my face EVERYTIME I take a shower and I do feel kind of J.Lo diva like washing my face only with bottled water. But if it aint broke don’t fix it right?

I think the main reason I wanted to share this story was that I couldn’t help but feel I wasnt the first or last person that experienced a similar problem with this. And maybe it would save some poor oily soul hours searching the internet and tons of money trying to fix the problem. Sometimes the solution is a lot closer and much more simple than one would think :)

Anyways,

I hope you guys are doing awesome! I’m glad to be back with yall! Lots of cool stuff coming up! Dont forget to subscribe to my blog and “LIKE” the WhitneyLovesMakeup Facebook page. The giveaway closes this saturday and although I have been lax on keeping in touch it is still going on so mosey over to the Facebook and check it out :)

*bitesandkisses*

WhitLove xoxxo

 

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