Coupon Deals/haul: CVS

Paid $7.77 OOP and got $5EBC. Final cost $2.77.

Haul: Sephora/skincare

My skin has been really really...REALLY out of whack due to stress lately. I picked these up to treat and hopefully heal my skin.

1. Sarah McNamara Miracle Mud - I haven't heard or done any research on this product but the claims seems quite promising. I really want to try the GlamGlow but that price is not pretty at all lol. Anyways, this claims to be a miracle revival mud...restore, brighten, detoxify, hydrate, firm, revitalize and also helps with anti-aging...Soooo, we shall see. I'll do an update soon.

2. First Aid Beauty (FAB) Ultra Repair Cream - I heard great things about this from Nicole Guerriero. Even the SA at Sephora told me she needs to get one. I struggle with dry skin all year round and I'm still searching for my HG night cream. This product claims to hydrate and replenish the skin and relieve irritation due to eczema and other skin conditions. I have high hopes for this baby so pray for me!

3. Murad Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum - this claims to reduce the appearance of sun spots and age spots in a week and helps prevent development of new pigmentation. For some reason my age spots got worst after I had my baby.

4. Beauty Blender sponge - I've tried the Soho London, Sonia Kashuk and other look-a-likes and I'm not too impress but I've heard everyone in the beauty community rave about the BB so...I finally broke down and got it. $20 for a sponge is not cheap! This sponge better be magic!

 

Lastly, I got this Nars set as a 500 Points perk :)

I'm excited because I don't own anything by Nars.

 

Skincare Staples: Cleanser & Moisturizer & Lip balm

Being in the hospital for a while now made me realize what I can't live without...and all that I need...the essentials...the necessaries...the MUST HAVEs.

Mary Kay Timewise Age-Fighting Moisturizer

This moisturizer comes in 2 formula (Normal to Dry or Combo to Oily).  MK claims this product to be suitable for sensitive skin, oil & fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and to be full of antioxidants to help your skin to look/feel smooth and radiant(when used with the Timewise 3-in-1-Cleanser).

I use the Norm-Dry formula.  This indeed is great for my sensitive skin, is oil & fragrance free and it does not clog my pores.  I like how fast the product sinks into my skin and how lightweight the product is but yet moisturizing.  I've been using this moisturizer religiously for about 5 years.  I do have and use the 3-in-1 Cleanser also but not all the time bc it doesn't do a very good job at removing makeup.  

Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser

Aveeno claims this product to be suitable for sensitive skin, Oil/Soap-Free, Noncomedogenic, Hypoallergenic, helps to improve skin's tone/texture and clears up blemishes.  Product contains Salicylic Acid and Soy extracts.

I must say, I've tried a few HE foaming cleansers and have not been impressed like this one.  I love how this cleanser doesn't strip my face of any moisture(keep in mind I have dry skin).  I've tried other foaming cleansers by Shiseido and Estee Lauder and I did not enjoy either.  The HE foaming cleansers lathers up quite nicely and feels nice on the skin but they leave my skin "squeaky" clean and tight and ...ugh...just a dry, thirsty mess!  Aveeno's however, leaves my skin feeling soft and balanced.  This cleanser removes makeup decently.  I've been hooked on this cleanser for about 3 years now.  I do test/try other cleansers here and there but I never forget about this baby here.

Blistex Medicated Lip Balm Spf 15

I have super dry/flakie lips and I can't live without this balm.  I love that it not only moisturize but soothes the lips too.  It has a minty effect/feeling that I enjoy.  It also have spf to protect the lips from sun burn.