Giving Good Face
One of my favorite things about staying at a nice hotel is seeing what kind of bathroom products they have. If it’s the good kind, then I make sure I harvest enough during my stay to take at least one full set home with me. It’s my way of extending the trip into my life at home. Even if it’s just the scent of the body wash, it’s nice to be able to reminisce. Some of my favorite hotel bathroom products from past trips are ESPA SPA products from the Acqualina Resort & Spa in Sunny Isles and Molton Brown products from Taj Campton Place in San Francisco. Although I love testing out new bath products, I am very loyal to some brands and products when it comes to skincare. People say that the body is supposed to be your temple, and although I agree I especially believe this is true when it comes to the face. To me nothing is more important than giving good face ;)
I’m always open to trying out new skincare products, but here are some of my favorites I just can’t live without…
Moisturizer: The importance of moisturizing daily isn't just a rumor or something you may have overheard your friend’s mother once say. It is essential in preserving and hydrating your face. My favorites: Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar, Origins GinZing Energy-Boosting Moisturizer, Fab First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream and Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream with Super 7 Complex. Any moisturizer is better than none, but these four are my favorites and I highly recommend all of them.
Eye Cream: Under and around the eyes is a popular area on the face that can age you quickly. You should pay very close attention to this area if you want to ensure looking young and vibrant. I've tried many different eye creams in the past - some very high-end and some more affordable, but I still always come back to Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream. Every time I apply this cream, my eyes immediately depuff and appear brighter. (I apply twice a day- once in the morning and before bed.) It’s simply the best!
Masks/Peels: This part is the most fun! I literally can make a whole night out of it as long as I have the right snacks :) For hydrating masks I love GlamGlow Thirsty Mud Hyrdating Treatment and Origins Drink Up Mask. My favorite peel for exfoliation is Philosophy Microdelivery Peel and my favorite peel before a big event is Philosophy Oxygen Peel. This Oxygen Peel gives my skin a boost and I feel ready for the paparazzi (if they so happen to show up.) My favorite mud masks (and God knows I've tried them all) are Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask, Anthony Deep Pore Cleansing Clay and GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment.
What are your go-to products for skincare?