The switch between autumn and winter can be tricky, depending on what sort of weather the autumn has been exhibiting. Here where I'm located, the autumn was surprisingly wet and warm (not warm, warm, but warmer than usual). This means that my skin has not been blustery dry and irritated, as sometimes it's been known to react.
I'm currently using the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel -- which works wonders compared to the old moisturizer lotion. A little surface exfoliation is always beneficial, but especially in these colder months. Chemical (peels, acids) or mechanical (scrubs, brushes) exfoliation options abound and a mixture for non-sensitive skins can help with circulation and healthier skin.
Don't forget the UV protection, either in the form of UV-coverage moisturizer, an UV-only product, or UV-coverage makeup. I use a Clinique foundation/moisturizer that also has 25 SPF plus mineral pressed powder that also provides some coverage and buffering from the elements.
Don't skimp on moisturizer, especially around the eye area. The cold wind outside and dry ventilation indoors can cause havoc. My significant-other unit trusts the old UV-sanitized humidifier we have in our bedroom to help keep his skin moist--especially the sensitive lips. See? Guys care about dry skin too!
Hope these suggestions help carry you through this in-between season we find ourselves in.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Hobbit Hair
For those of you who don't know what a Hobbit is, a Hobbit is one of the creatures from the Lord of the Rings books/movies. According to a Tolkien fan page I found, the describption of a Hobbit is: about half the size of a human, they have no beards but do have thick brown hair on their feet which grow thick natural skin that acts as soles so they wear no shoes, and they usually have thick wavy or curly hair on their heads in brown or black.
Since LotR fans really take their alternate universe extremely seriously, there's a million resources on and about the LotR looks.
I've decided I've been a closeted Hobbit hair fan all along, since I saw the first movie. I like the natural wavyness and cool behind-the-ear-tuck look of it.
It looks like wash and wear at its best. Or second day hair at its best. I enjoy the natural texture, however light or intense it might be. It probably requires very light creme hair products to just give it that unkempt-minimally styled look.
Love everything about it.
I'm hoping my hair keeps growing out as it's been, since the last nasty chop I suffered at my last hairdresser. I've found an Ouidad certified salon where I went to touch up my highlights and toner, and I'm sure I'll be able to trust them to do a good job...whenever that next haircut might happen. Blame it on the economy, or blame it on the bossa nova, I'm going Hobbit for a while ;)
Since LotR fans really take their alternate universe extremely seriously, there's a million resources on and about the LotR looks.
I've decided I've been a closeted Hobbit hair fan all along, since I saw the first movie. I like the natural wavyness and cool behind-the-ear-tuck look of it.
It looks like wash and wear at its best. Or second day hair at its best. I enjoy the natural texture, however light or intense it might be. It probably requires very light creme hair products to just give it that unkempt-minimally styled look.
Love everything about it.
I'm hoping my hair keeps growing out as it's been, since the last nasty chop I suffered at my last hairdresser. I've found an Ouidad certified salon where I went to touch up my highlights and toner, and I'm sure I'll be able to trust them to do a good job...whenever that next haircut might happen. Blame it on the economy, or blame it on the bossa nova, I'm going Hobbit for a while ;)
Friday, October 16, 2009
Booth's Skincare Followup
The eye makeup remover has been removed immediately. It was mostly consistent of mineral oil which is extremely irritating (believe it or not this was a sensitive skin makeup remover!) to my eyes, causing redness and minor swelling. Plus it didn't remove all my eyeliner and mascara, rather, left an unmovable oil slick on top.
I'm very disappointed in the eye makeup remover.
On the other hand, the moisturizer is comparable to Clinique's dramatically different moisturizer gel. Non oily, well absorbed, good moisturization throughout day.
The oilyness control product was likewise very good and kept the oilies away most of the day. It's also cheaper than Clinique's pore minimizer t-zone oil control product (try saying that three times fast!).
That's my experiene anyway, people who look for hard-to-remove and waterproof makeup removing eye makeup removers will be more than pleased, I imagine, with their product. I'm sticking with the moisturizer and oil control product.
I'm very disappointed in the eye makeup remover.
On the other hand, the moisturizer is comparable to Clinique's dramatically different moisturizer gel. Non oily, well absorbed, good moisturization throughout day.
The oilyness control product was likewise very good and kept the oilies away most of the day. It's also cheaper than Clinique's pore minimizer t-zone oil control product (try saying that three times fast!).
That's my experiene anyway, people who look for hard-to-remove and waterproof makeup removing eye makeup removers will be more than pleased, I imagine, with their product. I'm sticking with the moisturizer and oil control product.
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