VASANTI

The VASANTI - Astro Highlighter is the best dupe that I’ve found for the Becca highlighter, and at a fraction of the cost ( $29 vs. $50) Picked this highlighter at shoppers - also available online and at select stores in the USA - because it looked so pretty in the pan. I wasn’t disappointed. In the pan it’s slightly darker than the Becca Champagne but on the skin they look almost identical. The Vasanti highlighter also looks amazing as an eyeshadow, wear as my Becca highlighter is too light and creases like crazy if I try to use it as an eyeshadow.

W H Y E X F O L I A T E: The benefits of a good skin exfoliation are well versed across skin care discussions. We all have our reasons for why it’s part of our routines, and for me it’s simple: I have hyperpigmentation. The faster I can help my skin clear those layers of dead skin cells, the less work my other products have to work to help out the healthy skin cells. Think about it like trying to polish a dirty floor. You need to clean up all the dust and crumbs off the floor before you can polish, otherwise you’re just adding to the chaos. Exfoliation helps with having a clean face to let all those good moisturizers and serums do their job properly. W I T H W H A T: You can have your pick of type of exfoliator: chemical (acid) vs. mechanical (scrub). Both work well but it’s really up to you what you choose to do. I find chemical to be a bit more gentle as you can find formulas that suit your skin type, I tend to like a combo of AHAs and BHAs. However, I began my skin journey years ago using the pictured scrub product, and it still has its place on my shelf 10 years later. H O W: This really depends on your skin type - I can only speak to my own (dry to combo depending on season). I like to exfoliate 1-2x a week, always at night. I encourage the night time ritual because you are stripping your skin and exposing fresh skin cells so you want to give them a tiny break overnight before exposing them to the sun. This is true of whatever type of exfoliator you use, just to be on the safe side. You definitely run a higher risk of sun burn this way. Also, please, please, please remember to use sunscreen during the day if you use anything with exfoliating formulas. Even if you’re not planning on being outside. My review on this product; 4.5/5 I lean more towards acid exfoliators nowadays BUT I love this microdermabrasion exfoliator bc it is so reliable. I don’t know if it’s the papaya extract in this product but my skin always glows with this. A glow I can’t replicate with some of my acid ones. It is a bit harsher on my skin (which is why I don’t use it frequently) but it also works so well. The price point is pretty good $34CAD for 120g. This will usually last me well over a year with regular use since I also use it to help a bit with the mild Keratosis Pilaris (KP) on my upper arms. Great starter exfoliator for olive and medium skin tones! Definitely helps achieve that dewy glowy skin in the summer days. ✌🏼

#cheriepartner How to bring out your eyes and make them fun while wearing a mask. I also love to shape my eyes like a butterfly wing shape and I love it , it really brings out the eyes and the shape of them... making your eyes big and bright. I shape them with my liquid eyeliner. We all have to continue to stay safe and wear our mask but who says wearing a mask has to be boring ? I know it can be difficult to wear a mask with makeup bc it can cause break outs and our makeup can come off and appear on our mask. But with this look I decided to something different once and while and not always wear foundation, While not wearing foundation or lipstick and bronzer I wanted to add some pop of color to my eyes with some liner, I also put on some e.l.f. - Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter to cover my tired eyes or dark spots and I contoured a little by my eyebrows . And it gives a nice touch. So what I’m wearing a used some of my everyday favorite beauty tools and products First my eyes e.l.f. - Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter L'ORÉAL - Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara really bring out my lashes for a full glam and volume and I’m obsessed with this mascara next VASANTI - Contour Eyeshadow Blend It Out Brush I love this brush for my eyes it’s so fluffy and so easy and smooth to apply my eyeshadow And last liquid eyeliner for a pretty winged look #doucce - Fierce and Fine Graphic Liner[products]#[FiveStars] Next I use e.l.f. - e.l.f. Eyelash Curler you can’t go wrong with this awesome curler and it’s a great deal it curls my lashes so nice and long and I love it , I’ve been using this and repurchasing for so long now . Next is my favorite eyeshadow pallet for the perfect pop of colors #Morphe - Happy hour 15hr[products]#[FiveStars] To give my brows a sweet bold look with my mask I fluff them with e.l.f. - Clear Brow & Lash Mascara and to give them some shade of color I use benefit - Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel for the perfect touch. These are all great products I love to use elf and benefit brow gel my go to products So if I don’t want to always wear foundation I just use a little concealer and some fun colored eyeshadow for a glam look to add since the mask is covering my face. So you can still look cute and add some fun glam and pop to our makeup look with a mask on 😊

It seems like the whole world is currently obsessed with chemical exfoliants (AHA, BHA, PHA) and while they rightfully have a place in your skincare regime, I do love a classic scrub now and then. Most physical exfoliants have started getting a bad rep since they are said to cause micro tears in the skin and are overall very irritating. I was starting to give up on physical exfoliants until I came across VASANTI - Brighten Up! Exfoliator Wow. I absolutely love this product. This is the most gentle yet effective scrub I have ever used on my face. It's like a soft microdermabrasion treatment at home and it did not aggravate my skin. I have sensitive/reactive skin, so when a scrub doesn't cause inflammation it's a big deal However, if you are in the middle of an acne flare up or your barrier has been compromised, please do not use this or any other exfoliant. Focus on healing your skin and getting it healthy before using anything that could cause further harm. This product is infused with papaya and aloe vera, which is probably why I found it quite soothing. Even though it's slightly pricey ($34 CAD) I would definitely repurchase in the future.

Oh HEY my to go look takes me about 6 minutes and as you can tell, I am very proud DERMABLEND - Flawless Creator Multi-Use Liquid Foundation Drops This wouldn’t be my post if I didn’t mention this product ( HOLY GRAIL) DERMABLEND - Illuminating Banana Powder Amazing at letting my makeup sit, wouldn’t recommend for my oily friends though! ANASTASIA Beverly Hills - Dipbrow Pomade I know this product has been retired by the makeup community however after using this product for 4+ years, I consider myself a master now. I love that a little goes a long way (I’m only on pomade #2) VASANTI - Bloom Mineral Blush This was a random purchase I made last year yet I absolutely love to use this daily. I only put enough for me to see 😂 NYX - Soft Matte Metallic Lip Cream I’ve purchased over 20 of these in the last 3 years because 1. I’m always losing them, 2. It’s the perfect shade for me 🥺