On Instagram and in real life, the most frequently asked question I get is about skincare and how I keep my complexion smooth and clear. 

Today, I want to share with you my top tips for a clear and radiant complexion when I am not wearing makeup ( which honestly is about 4 days a week).

Keep in mind, my skin is SUPER dry and frequently flaky AF. Also, I am not an expert but these are the things that work best for me. Most of these items are extremely affordable and accessible.

H2O is the Cure

Water is so essential to great skin. I typically try to set water goals for everyday. I keep a three pint water bottle with me at all times and drink it throughout the whole day and with every meal.

 

SPF!!

Sunscreen wasn't an intuitive product for me until I reached my 20s. At 28, I do not leave the house with out it and I keep some on me to touch up when I am in the sun for long periods of time. My everyday moisturizer is the L'oreal Advanced Suncare Silky Sheer Face Lotion SPF 50. It is infused with Vitamin E and grape seed oil. It's also super light and comfortable. I also use the Palmer's Eventone Sunbalm for extra moisture. This product provides sun protection and smooths my skin and dry patches out. It really helps with keeping skin even and fights against premature aging.

 

Face Masks

I love to pamper myself with different face masks. My favorite mask hands down is the Freeman Beauty Feeling Beauty Mint and Lemon Clay Mask. This clay mask delivers relief from inflammation caused by breakouts. It also absorb oils to minimize shine and large pores. Whenever I get a hormonal breakout, I put this on and it immediately goes away. 

 

Professional Pampering (Treat Yo' Self!)

I don't really use a lot of expensive skin care products, but I do pamper by skin with a professional facial every other month. My favorite facial is the Hydra Facial at the Waldorf Astoria Spa. It makes my skin feel like baby skin. This particular machine assisted facial uses breakthrough aesthetic technology to remove dead skin cells and impurities painlessly while simultaneously cleansing, hydrating and moisturizing new skin. It cost about $140 for 30 minutes, but its so worth it and really refreshes my skin especially in the summer

 

Cleaser Rotation and Routine

Another way I keep my skin in tip top shape is not letting it get used to products. I switch up cleansers a few days a week. My favorite cleanser when I am extra dry is the Even True Skin Perfecting Cleanser. It has a lotion like consistency, but totally clarifies my skin and smooths out the dry patches on my forehead. The Alba Botanica Even Advanced Sea Mineral Cleansing gel is perfect for when I need a nice deep clean. I also use the CeraVe  Moisturizing Cleanser. Another tip for cleansing that works well for me, is only washing my face with a cleanser once a day. I use just a wash cloth and warm water in the morning and use my cleanser at night. I also tone my skin using the Videau Facial Cleanser. This toner has done wonder for keeping my skin even and clear. It has calendula flower and witch hazel and really tightens my skin. This is the toner I have used that I would repurchase over and over. I also never sleep with makeup on, even if I am just taking a nap. I will take my whole face off with the quickness before sleeping in makeup.

 

Exfoliate 2 - 3 times a week

Exfoliation is one of the most important step in keeping your skin poppin'. I prefer gentle exfoliates over harsh sand like exfoliators so I have been using the Alba Pineapple Enzyme Facial Scrub with
my Ecotools Charcoal sponge two or three times a week and I love the way this combo makes my skin feels. The sponge acts as an extra dose of gentle exfoliation and acts against skin impurities.

Never Skip out on Eye Serum and Cream

My last tip to keeping the skin as youthful as possible is not skipping out on under eye serum AND cream. I prefer Hyaluronic acid in any eye serum I use, because it actually lifts and diminishes the appearance of fine line. I am currently losing the Hyaluronic Eye Lift Serum by Dermapeutics and I love it. It Following up with an eye cream is super important because it keeps the delicate under eye skin moisturized and soft. Right now I am using the Olay Age Defying Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream

 Comment below some of your favorite skin care tips for youthful and radiant skin. Also, let me know what products you all use because I am always on the look out for the next holy grail product.

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For a while, Liquid Lipsticks were the only lip product that you would catch me in.  Who doesn't love the idea of a lip color that stays in place all day and is super pigmented? Let's be honest, most liquid lipsticks are marketed that way, but a lot of what I was trying fell short of my expectations. Since they have become popular, I swear I feel like I've tried out every brand on the market and TBH a lot of what I was trying fell short, so I took a break for a while and reverted back to wearing traditional lipsticks for their comfort mostly. 

However, over the past few months I have picked up quite a few different lip formulas that I want to share with you today. Most of these brands were either new to me or just something that I put off trying out. Surprisingly, I had a good experience with most of the formulas I mentioned today. I think I even found some new favorites.

Ofra Liquid Lipstick in Tuscany $20.00

As you can see from the state of the packaging, this has been in non stop rotation for me. It's been in my purse, so all of the writing has come off, but in short, I love this formula!

Besides being a fantastic color choice for me, this formula is really comfortable. I have super peely lips and this doesn't flake off and lasts throughout the day even though I'm constantly drinking water and eating snacks. The texture is really moussey sort of reminiscent of the Stila Stay All day formula and has the same vanilla cake scent. The only downside of these, which isn't a big deal to me personally, is that they transfer a little bit and take a while to dry down. So although that's not a deal breaker for me personally, if you want something that completely kiss proof, these may not be the best choice.

Sephora Cream Lipstain in Bohemian Purple $14.00

I know this formula is super popular and has been available forever, but I have been so over saturated with liquid lipsticks that I couldn't be bothered to try this formula up until a few months ago. The hype for this product has been real and I have to say that I agree. The pigmentation is amazing and I also love how these feel on my lips. The formula is very liquidy and dries down really fast. It's also super low maintenance because I never have to retouch through out the whole day and the applicator makes it easy to get a precise application.

I'm obsessed with purple, but Bohemian Purple is life! It's the perfect grey toned mauve and looks good on so many skin tones. If purple isn't your thing, don't trip, this lipstick is offered in 40 different shades and can be mixed to get endless color combinations. Check these out here.

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipcolor in Lovecraft $20.00

So Disclaimer, I have tried the everlasting lip formula before, but I still think that its one of the most comfortable formulas on the market.

I genuinely love pink lipstick, so Lovecreaft (mauve pink nude) is so perfect in my eyes. I also think it has the potential to be flattering on a lot of different skin tones. As far as the formula, these lipsticks are definitely everlasting and don't flake off, which is essential for someone with dry lips like me.

You can also get these lipsticks at Sephora here or on the Kat Von D beauty website.

Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipticks in Grannie Panties $21.00

To be completely honest, I haven't really enjoyed many Too Faced products in a while. I picked up the Sugarpopped palette and didn't like it and I also tried out the highlighters they launched at the beginning of the year and hated them. So after straying away from this product for over a year, I finally gave in and decided to try out the Melted Liquid Matte, because I really do enjoy the original Melted formula.

This is probably my least favorite of the bunch. I typically don't mind if liquid lipsticks transfers, but this one was a bit of a mess. Grannie Panties is described a vintage mauve and is a great color for the transition to fall that's fast approaching.

Lipland Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks in Olympus $19.00

I had never heard of Lipland Cosmetics until, Instagram Blogger,  Amrezy launched her collection with the brand a few years ago and even though my interest was peaked, I never really felt compelled to try out the brand until I picked them up a few weeks ago when I came across it on the Ricky's NYC website.

This formula is SOOO pigmented, maybe a little too pigmented for my liking. I wore this color to work a few days (I know super extra!) with some plum liner and it literally stayed on the whole entire work day, through out dinner, and a long after dinner nap. This stuff does not come off until I physically remove it, which can a good thing. I will say this, it doesn't layer well at all and if you get any flaking its best to take it off completely and reapply.

I would say I don't like this one that much either. I don't hate it, but I'm also not going to run out and pick out anymore.

Coloured Raine Matte Lip Paint in Fete $17.00

This is one of my favorite formulas. Super comfortable and long wearing, the Coloured Raine Matte Lip Paint checks off all of the boxes for me when I think of liquid lipstick. I recently collected 4 more shades, so I figured I would reshare my thoughts on this formula.

I personally love these lipsticks, but I do think the formula can be a bit inconsistent. Some shades wear differently than others. I think that they do purples and nudes extremely well. The shade in question Fete, dries down without any sticky residue and is not patchy at all. It also wears really well and lasted through breakfast and lunch without reapplying.

L to R: Sephora Cream Lipstain, Coloured Raine Matte Lip Paint, Ofra Liquid Lipstik, Lipland Cosmetics, Toofaced, Kat Von D

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