At almost 40 yrs old 🤦‍♀️, & years of loving skincare, I finally realized, when it comes to moisturizers, basic is better! Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that all the new cliché ingredients that hit the skincare world in the last few years, is fun but not backed up by science or doing a lot for our skin. I finally decided a few months ago to go back to the basics; what worked in the past & my skin is happy! I went back to science-based actives for my skin-type, skin barrier protection & building ingredients, & a basic moisturizer without all the fancy ingredients; but seems to do its job, all without disrupting my skin barrier. If you're using products according to your skin type/concerns, while simply keeping your skin barrier protected, healthy, & strong, YOUR SKIN WILL THANK YOU FOR IT.

Basic is Sometimes Better...

IG product Reviews

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I saw good reviews on this palette by Catrice, never tried the brand, so I purchased. I was SHOCKED by the performance of this palette for the cost!!! It exceeds beyond the cost. Formula is buttery-smooth texture, blends like a dream, super affordable, stunning shades, metalics are eye-popping, and it's so soft you can easily achieve a sultry diffused look. Manufactured in Europe. High quality for the cost. Highly recommend!

I wish they made a better dispensers for this lotion. I would even prefer a pump over this one, as it tends to clog and sometimes not easy to pump using one hand. 

This lotion is a dream for KP sufferers. It's extremely lightweight, pentrates deeply, but never clogs or irratates pores/hair follicles since it's extremely lightweight. I just started a regimen whereas after exfoliating, but before my clean skin dries, I spray on this lotion since dry skin also causes KP. I just found it works better than thick lotions or creams. It leaves behind a beautiful sheen and hydrates extremely well. Contains: Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Blue Daisy, Sunflower Seed Oil, Vitamins E and B5 (Pathenol), and HydroSensitiv-Complex-great for ALL skin types, even babies. Non-greasy, absorbs and dries quickly, leaving behind deeply hydrated silky skin. Free from: Parabens, dyes, and fragrance. Hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic.

Not long-lasting, but that's to be expected with this formula. Also, not very pigmented so those who love intense color for blush may not enjoy these

These blush sticks have a gel-like balmy texture that applies easily & blends effortlessly. Starts off pigmented, but blends out to a light color, but buildable. Works well under powder blush. Beautiful shades and compact. Works well on the lips and lids also for a monochromatic makeup look (why I love them). Doesn't enhance skin texture. Satin-like finish that is slightly glowy.

This is a little on the expensive side, but since very little product is needed, a bottle does last a long time and it WORKS so worth every penny!

On my top 3 list of BEST shampoos for damaged/color-treated hair! You need very little to get major foam, consistency is perfect; not to thick nor thin, smells heavenly and actually last, gets scalp/hair clean while leaving a bond protecting layer that helps with breakage prevention, a bottle last longer than most, adds a beautiful healthy shine, & actually STRENGTHENS hair.

Only downside, it's not great for everyone (all skin tones). I'd only recommend for those with fair skin or light/med skin with olive undertones.

Easily spreads over face & neck, settles beautifully, hydrating, 2-in-one product for those, "in a hurry" days, great texture, not to thin nor thick, protects well, & covers redness decently.

Rachaelann