The Skincare Trials

I swear skincare is a never ending job. Yes, a job! As much as I love putting on a mask and pampering myself, it's really difficult to find the right things for your skin that work. It's a constant trial and error. Especially because our skin changes as we grow and even with the weather. What makes it even more difficult is that for the most part, skincare items are not instant gratification. It's not like putting on foundation and seeing your skin look amazing. It's about taking time to correct, maintain and prevent. This is precisely why I haven't really posted much regarding skincare. It takes time to test things out and really know that a product is good and worth the price tag. I'm warning you now that this is going to be a long post! And I still won't be able to get to it all!

So, I'm still in the testing process. The common rule is to wait at least 3 months before casting off a product. Some of these I've had for longer, some not as long so I'm still waiting before I rave or not about each of them. But, it feels like forever and I've been wanting to talk about some of these things so much! So, this is a preview. Consider it the teaser trailer to the film, if you will. I thought this would be a good time to talk about how and why I chose to try out each of these products. I will then do a follow up in the next month when my trial period is over letting you know how they each performed. Sound good? I'll take that as a yes!

Summer Must Haves

Continuing on with the theme of summer, I wanted to share some of my favorites for these warmer months. Things I tend to love during the summer are products that are light weight and easy. I'm all about no fuss. Let's be real, especially in LA, it's too hot to care. So, I tried pulling some of my go to products to share with you. 

Origins VitaZing SPF 15 - I love this stuff. To start, its a great moisturizer. Not too heavy or greasy and it has SPF which is essential for being out in the sun. The best part of this though? It has these little magic beads (not literally, but you know...) that disperse a small amount of pigment to create an even glowing complexion. It's very light weight. Much lighter than a tinted moisturizer, but it really perks up your skin and makes you look healthy. It's marketed for all skin types - I personally would say that if you're any extreme (very dry or very oily) that this probably isn't best for you. Otherwise, I'd definitely give it a test run. Great for a foundation base or to wear alone on casual days.