Skincare Products I Love

Hi, Ladies!

Let's talk skincare.

I know.  I know.  Touchy topic.

I gotta admit, as much as I love makeup, I'm not too lucky with my skin condition.  I have combination-oily skin and get a zit or two every now and then.  It's a daily struggle but I've been dealing with this for so long that I've come to embrace it like Fate.

The best way to deal with acne is prevention.  It can take you years to find the best products for you.  I am just glad that I have found mine.

Anyway, here are my skincare stash staples:

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner

I use this toner every morning before makeup.  I leave it on for 5 minutes before putting on primer.  I find that it minimizes the appearance of my pores and controls oil, helping makeup adhere better and stay longer.

Kiehl's Blemish Control Daily Skin-Clearing  Treatment

A must-have for gals with dark acne marks that linger long after the zit has dried up, this cream is clinically demonstrated to clear blemishes and allow skin healing while helping to reduce the appearance of marks.  I use this almost everyday to keep acne and acne marks at bay.

VMV Hypoallergenics Anti-Acne Toner

For mild to moderate breakouts.  May leave a slight stinging sensation but very effective for drying up the reddest (and plumpest) of acne.  

VMV Hypoallergenics Superskin Toner 2

I have been a follower of VMV's Superskin line for over 10 years now, i.e., their Toner 3 until they pulled it out of production early this year.  Because I no longer suffer from extreme breakouts, I replaced my Toner 3 with the gentler Toner 2.  

Use this to clear away moderate to heavy acne breakouts.  Start your regimen by using twice a week then gradually increase until you achieve twice-a-day usage.  

Do not rush.  

Works like a dream.

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

Made from Kaolin clay, this all natural masque is the best there is.  I love the minty smell and the cooling sensation it gives as it dries up your burgeoning acne breakout and tightens the pores.  Best used while doing nothing.  Wait 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing with a warm washcloth. 

What are your skincare staples?

I'm so back. Milani FOTD

Hi, Ladies! 

It's been years since I last blogged!  Whew!  I have been so busy with work and putting up my own law firm, I had to send beauty blogging to the backburner for a while. 

For starters, I'd like to share with you my FOTD using the neutral look that I do almost every day. 

I wanted to achieve that dewy finish, so I started everything with Kiehl's Toner and applied L'Oreal True Match Concealer (not in photo) to my under eye area. I concealed the spots on my cheeks using Revlon Photoready Concealer in Light Medium.  I used Revlon Photoready Airbrush Foundation for that dewy finish and sealed the deal with some MAC MSF.

For that subtle cheeky glow, I used Avon SimplyPretty Lip and Cheek Tint. This is super cheap at P180.00 but really gives you that rosy glow.

Because I am always meeting with clients, I usually opt for a neutral eye and just build the color towards the evening.  Here, I'm using my Milani eyeshadow quad in browns and pinks.  I dabbed a bit of NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk to highlight the inner corners of my eyes.

I finished the look with NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Istanbul for my lips.

This look can easily go from day to night. Just add a bit of shimmery eyeshadow for that extra punch! 

Stay pretty!