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S4 Episode #5 Slow & Steady Wins the Race

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Exciting News!

Hello! I’m so excited to announce my sister is a published author!

Do you like poetry? Want a great summer read? Check out her debut book!

Available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon in print and Kindle ebook. You can even search for her on GoodReads! Please Rate, Review, and Share!

New Season New Skincare

Hello! The weather is warming up, and you know what that means. New skincare! When the seasons change, that can mean changes in what your skin needs which dictates the products you should be using in your routine.

For me, when the temperature rises and the humidity increases, that means my skin wants moisture. Also, face sweat and increased pollutants in the air are a factor. Spring brings beautiful flowers and blooms, but it also brings pollen. People tend to cut their grass more when the season changes, which shoots all kinds of things into the air.

SPF is a year-round necessity, but especially when the weather warms up, no matter how much time you spend outside. Even if you stay indoors all day, you still need SPF, and you need SPF at night.

In an effort to ramp up my moisture and help my skin stay hydrated but bright and soft, I’ve really leaned into Netrogena’s Hydro Boost skincare line.

I was on a mission to find a drugstore exfoliating cleanser that wasn’t abrasive, but you could feel the exfoliation happening, and I ran across the Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser. I had used the Hydro Boost Water Gel before, and I liked it, so I thought, let’s give the cleanser a try. It smells amazing and does the job I love it. Big plus, it was under 10 bucks at Walmart.

I wanted more intense hydration at night, so I settled on the Hydro Boost Night Pressed Serum coupled with the Water Gel. Both products are packed with hyaluronic acid and are good for sensitive skin. I don’t have sensitive skin, but I like gentle products for my face.

Lastly, I knew I needed a daytime moisturizer with SPF. Again I’m looking for moisture, not something that makes me greasy, with no white residue from the SPF, and something that will work well with my foundation. I settled on the Hydro Boost Moisturizer with SPF and hyaluronic acid. It checked all the boxes. Lightweight, not greasy, has no white cast, and works well with my foundation.

These products have the ingredients I need, and they take care of my skin well. They are perfect for warmer weather, and I’m sure they will carry me right through the summer.

High praise for the Neutrogena Hydro Boost skincare line! I will repurchase. These will be in my skincare routine for a while.

Live it. Love it. Style it.

Review: Makeup By Mario Foundation

Hello! I’m back again with another foundation review. Spring is springing, and that means your makeup is going to change for the weather and your skin needs.

Today we’re talking about the new Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Foundation.

Reminder: I have combination skin with an oily t-zone; not acne prone.

This foundation gives a nice satin finish with flawless all-day wear. It doesn’t break down on my face, and it doesn’t accentuate my oily spots. This is very much a your skin but better foundation. It is buildable, but I like it for more natural everyday looks.

The shade range is average, and the price is comparable to other foundations with similar features and shades. This foundation does not oxidize on my skin. If you experience problems with oxidation, you may have selected the wrong shade. I always use Sephora’s shade finder for foundation, and it has never steered me wrong.

This is definitely a foundation that can go wrong if not applied right. I typically use a damp beauty blender and always start with a light layer of foundation. Using too much product and the wrong tools to blend will cause cake face, splotches, and uneven wear throughout the day.

Overall I do recommend. I think this will be a staple foundation for spring while the mornings are still cool before the summer comes in and heats things up.

What new products do you recommend?

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