The Key To Flawless Skin: My Complete Guide To All Things Beauty
Here at Measure Me Whole I constantly talk about nutrition and the importance of what we put into our bodies. I’m sure you guys are like “Okayyyy! Okayyy we get ittttt!” But seriously, I’m a huge advocate for all things healthy. Like my husband calls me a hippy (and I aint even sorry). So I’ve harped long enough about nutrition. I mean I feel confident you guys get it.
Today we are going to shake things up a bit here on the blog. I’m going to share all of my favorite beauty steals that give you a flawless face on a budget. Below you can find my:
Daily Makeup Must Haves
My Daily makeup routine from start to flawless
Daily Skincare Routine
Day & Nighttime routines
The Key to Keeping Your Skin Blemish Free
Before we get into the goods, let’s chat about why what we use on our skin matters. Some fun nerd facts: Your skin is the largest organ of your body and since it is porous, it absorbs whatever you put on it. One study found in the American Journal of Public Health looked into the skin's absorption rates of chemicals found in drinking water. It showed that the skin absorbed an average of 64% of the total contaminant dosage. Other studies found that our faces are several times more permeable than broad body surfaces and an absorption rate of 100% for underarms and genitalia (weird but true). And another peer-reviewed study showed that our skin has 100% absorption for fragrance ingredients. LIKE WHOA…
Now that all those fun facts are bouncing around in your head It is easy to see that why what we put on our skin ends up inside our bodies. It is so important to pay close attention to the ingredients in our skin care products. If the products you are using contain harmful ingredients such as harsh, toxic chemicals, colors, and fragrances, those ingredients make their way into your body, your blood and lymphatic system. The majority of mainstream body care products contain a cocktail of carcinogenic chemicals, allergens, and irritants so I try to stick to the most natural products possible.
With that being said, not every single skincare product that I own is cruelty-free and made with 100% natural ingredients. Why? Because I am human and at the moment I still have some products that were expensive when I bought them so throwing them out is a no go. However when those products do run out you betta’ believe I’mma be switching to better, healthier options. NOW! ONTO THE GOOD STUFF!!!
Daily Makeup Must Haves
Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation - Use as my base (step 1)
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder- Brush this over my foundation (step 2)
NYX Eyelid Primer - Prime eyes with this (step 3)
e.l.f. Eyelid Setting Powder - Apply before I do my shadow (step 4)
Morphe 25B Bronzed Mocha Eyeshadow Palette - Honestly all Morphe eyeshadow palettes are amazing (step 5)
It Cosmetics Super hero Eyeliner - So easy and simple to put on. It give the liquid look without the mess (step 6)
Too Faced Better Than Sex & Diamonds Mascara - Literally THE BEST mascara on earth! (step 7)
Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Full Coverage Concealer - Use for highlight base (step 8)
RCMA No-Color Powder - Use for setting/baking my highlight (step 9)
MAC Matte Bronzing Powder - Use for contour (step 10)
Best Beauty Blender Bundle - Best Blenders for the Best Price
***I do my eyes first before finishing my face so that if any eyeshadow falls on other parts of my face I can brush it off without messing up any other part of my face.
Daily Skincare Must Haves
DAY
FRÉ Skincare 12FRÉ Full Set - I use this every day in the morning or after my workout. I use the glow me in my makeup routine and the detox me once a week to detox my face. Use code MEASUREME at checkout for a discount
Mario Badescu Spritz. Mist. Glow Set - You can purchase all three or you can
Aloe, Herbs & Rosemary - Use in the morning after washing face
Aloe, Cucumber & Green Tea - Use in the morning after washing face (I swap between this and the rosemary facial spray each day)
Aloe, Chamomile & Lavender - Use in the evening after washing face
NIGHT
Farmacy Natural Makeup Remover Balm (Green Clean) - Use at night to get all my makeup off (step 1)
Mario Badescu Brightening Regimen Kit - I use this kit every night
Glycolic Foaming Cleanser - Once my makeup is off I cleanse my face with this (step 2)
Alpha Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion - After my face is all clean, I use a cotton ball and use this cleanser all over my face (step 3)
Vitamin C Serum - Final step to my evening routine is taking two drops of this Vitamin C serum all over my face (step 4)
Whitening Mask - I use this once every two weeks to even my skin tone out (step 5)
WEEKLY
Glycolic Skin Renewal Complex Sample - I try to use this 2-3 times per week
Glycolic Acid Toner - I use this daily in the morning & in the evening
My Key to Keeping My Skin Blemish Free
Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum - Use daily in the Evening after washing my face.
FRÉ Skincare Argon Oil - Use daily in the morning after I wash my face. Use code MEASUREME at checkout for a discount
FRÉ Detox Me Face Mask - I use this once a week (usually Sundays) to detox the skin on my face. Use code MEASUREME at checkout for a discount
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion - Use when blemishes pop up. I place one dab with a Q-tip over the blemish before bed. Rinse away during morning face wash.
