One of my favorite girl bonding experiences is sharing beauty products and secrets with my inner circle. La La and I are always trading secrets because we trust each other’s opinions. Let’s face it: we all want to look younger, fresher, and more vibrant. And It all comes down to the tried-and-true products we use every day (and the friends who will vouch for them). Today, I’m letting you into my inner circle and sharing the products that help me feel and look my best when I’m traveling, working, and keeping all sorts of extreme hours. Your dreams won’t work unless you do. But while you’re working them, work your skin, too.
Beauty Basics: My Top 10 Beauty Weapons
#1. Fixx Argan Oil Intensive Hair Mask: First things first – hair needs love, too. I dye and heat style mine all the time. So I am sure to give it the healing treatment it needs every week. Here’s a post that breaks down how to apply this hair mask and how often to use it. If you love your hair, it will love you back!
#2. Lumiere de Vie Fading Fluid: I love how this products provides smoother looking skin. But it’s also a favorite to wear to make foundation glide on more smoothly.
#3. Lumiere de Vie Needle-Free Serum: I hate needles, but I won’t pretend I don’t love looking younger. This is one of my essential products because it gives the look and feel of those other needle products without the painful application. This stuff works and you can literally see the results in minutes.
#4. Motives Lip Pumice: The key to younger-looking, softer lips is exfoliation; sloughing off dead, dry skin to unveil the healthy skin underneath is essential. Doing this light exfoliating regularly will prevent chapped lips and keep your lipstick looking smoother.
#5. Motives Vitamin C Lip Treatment: Lips needs love, too. Give them a vitamin C boost to keep them fresh, healthy, and younger looking. This is an essential basic treatment when you want to feature a bold lip color.
#6. Motives Mineral Lipstick in Rosewood: I swear by this color because it looks great on absolutely everyone. This is a basic rosy pink with just enough interest to make your skin glow. Stock up and keep one nearby at all times! I also use my fingers to dab it on as blush if I’m in a pinch.
#7. Motives 10 Years Younger Setting Spray: Not only do I swear by this, but so does my girl J Lo. She uses it all over her body for a refreshing, youthful glow. I pack it with me wherever I go and it always perks up my skin. This is an absolute must-have, regardless of your age.
#8. OPC-3 Beauty Blend: I know that beauty comes from within, so I start with providing my body the nutrients it needs for healthy hair, skin and nails. Here’s a breakdown of the right OPC-3 blend for you.
#9. Tons of Water: This cannot be overstated enough: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Otherwise, your skin will begin to show the effects of dehydration and your makeup will begin to get sucked in by your pores. So keep a bottle of water near you often (check out this post on the water challenge).
#10. Plenty of Rest: Our first thought under pressure may be to always just keep going. But rest is absolutely crucial to your physical and mental health; your skin also shows signs of exhaustion and stress. Take a break when you need it most and it will show.
