Just like my makeup style, I love effortless cleansing methods. I’m always on the go and on those late nights when I get home, I have little motivation to haul out my entire cleansing skincare arsenal. That’s why I depend on makeup remover cloths. Olay Fresh Effects {Everything Off!} Deluxe Makeup Removal Wet Cloths are generously sized pre-moistened wipes that remove eye, lip and face makeup in a jiffy. All products are infused with essence of honeysuckle and white tea—a detox recipe that gives skin a refreshed look in order to face the day, from late nights to early mornings. The fresh tea scent is addicting—I can’t get enough of these fragrant wipes! After I’ve washed the city off my face, nothing feels quite as good soothing my skin with Olay Fresh Effects {Dew Over!} Hydrating Gel Moisturizer. It’s the perfect soothing skincare cocktail after a long day of work and play. And for those early morning wake-up calls when a full eight hours isn’t possible, Fresh Effects delivers the look of beauty sleep in an instant. Needless to say, the Fresh Effects collection is slowly but surely taking up a permanent residence in my beauty cabinet.
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Olay Fresh Effects through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Olay Fresh Effects, all opinions are my own.
My face has a new obsession. Meet the best smelling gel moisturizer that’s equal parts lightweight and moisturizing without the sticky and greasy residue: Olay Fresh Effects {Dew Over!} Gel Moisturizer. Consider it like a splash of 24-hour moisture that sinks in to skin quickly and won’t clog pores thanks to its oil-free formula. And did I mention it smells ah-mazing? The refreshing scent of honeysuckle and antioxidant-rich white tea will make you want to slather it on, from your hairline to your bustline. Whether you’re using it before bed, or getting your daily dose in the morning (no sleep required!) this translucent light green moisturizer instantly wakes me up and soothes any redness. If you can’t tell from the photos above, my jar is already half empty!
Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over Gel Moisturizer, $12.99
This post was sponsored by Olay Fresh Effects through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select. While I was compensated to write a post about Olay Fresh Effects, all opinions are my own.
Over the course of the year, I’ve sampled numerous BB creams, not to mention the latest addition, color/complexion correcting creams, aka CC creams. It’s hard to choose the best BB cream, because I honestly think there are numerous great products out there… it’s just a matter of what works best for your skin type and coverage needs. Here, I’ve rounded up eight nine (an odd number, but hey, this isn’t Vogue ) of the best BB creams (and CC creams!) for common skin type needs/issues. I also enlisted the help of my multicultural beauty guru, Brittney!
Best for dry skin: Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25 ($34)—a one step skin perfecting balm offers unique water bead technology that hydrates and maintains moisture for plump and rejuvenated skin. It’s my go-to for days when I wake up with dry, flaky skin.
Best pore-minimizer: Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm ($34)—Tech meets beauty with this balm that diffuses light with high-tech pigments that will optically blur out pores, wrinkles and redness. It’s a miraculous pore-minimizer.
Best to layer under foundation: Olay Total Effects 7 in One CC Cream ($18)—A dual-chambered tube, this tone correcting moisturizer can be applied as a base or under foundation for extra coverage. The consistency may be a little sticky, but I’m a huge fan of Olay and enjoy the moisturizer side of it.
Best drugstore BB cream: Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector ($12)—While it’s been on the market for over a year, this is still my go-to for that fresh dewy look. Also, it’s incredibly light weight and perfect to wear for warmer weather.
Best drugstore CC cream: Hard Candy CC Cream ($8)—While most effective CC creams may be a little pricey, Hard Candy is an easy short cut to great results. Their oil-free version neutralizes undertones, brightens complexion and evens skin texture. I prefer using a brush and only applying to needed areas, plus it’s got a thin consistency, so be careful when squeezing the tube.
Best long-wear BB cream: (Brittney‘s pick) IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Crème ($20)—Here in DC, where the humidity can make you feel like walking around in a pot of boiling water, wearing foundation can turn in to a runny mess by mid-afternoon. Iman Cosmetics BB Crème will curb your foundation fears—it offers supreme coverage, moisture and sunscreen in just one tube. We’re also a fan of their “find your shade” tool on the Iman Cosmetics website.
Best BB cream for oily/acne-prone skin: Estee Lauder DayWear Anti-Oxidant BB Crème ($39)— Gotta give some love to the first BB cream I ever tried. I still swear by this sweet cucumber scent and a cream that packs all the anti-oxidant protection and helps control excess surface oil.
Best age-defying BB cream: Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm ($38)— Innovative micro-sphere technology helps conceals imperfections and reduces wrinkle depth by up to 84 percent. Pore-reducer, oil and shine control, eliminates redness are just a few other reasons why I love this cream.
Best vitamin-packed cream: Peter Thomas Roth CC Cream ($48)—This multifunctional complexion corrector packs an Amazonian superfruit that has 30 times the vitamin C of an average orange that will evens out skintone. I’m a huge vitamin C junkie so needless to say, my complexion looks and feels good. We’ll take two!
Best lightweight finish BB cream: Benefit Big Easy Multi-Balancing Complexion Perfector ($38)- This multi-balancing BB cream is a balancer for moisture while controlling oil, plus it self adjusts to your exact skin tone. I particularly love the incredible lightweight finish. It’s a liquid-to-powder formula so apply it quickly! I promise, you won’t feel like you’re wearing any makeup.
I’m sure there are plenty of other BB and CC creams out there that I haven’t tried yet. Leave a comment on this post, and let me know which one(s) are your favorite!
I think I spent a solid six months or so of my “tween” years going to bed with makeup on. If I could slap myself with a package of makeup remover towelettes back then, I would. Little did I know I my skin was aging, simply by lack of swiping a cloth or cold cream across my face.
“Your skin will age faster if you keep makeup on while you sleep. The skin replenishes and repairs itself during the night,” says Michele Marcelo, makeup artist at David Rios Salon & Spa. Needless to say, I will never ever go to bed with makeup on.
So how do you properly remove makeup without getting gook in your eyes and shedding any precious lashes? Marcelo breaks down the step-by-step process: “Use a cotton pad (I like to use quilted cotton rounds) and place over a closed eye; hold in place for a moment, then swipe toward the nose and go back and forth over the lid to catch the mascara first and then lift off, turn over the pad and repeat using the same technique.”
Shopping for makeup remover doesn’t have to be a high-end purchase, but it does need to be the best fit for your skin type. “If you have sensitive skin, go with a labeled sensitive product that is mild and gentle on skin,” says Marcelo. If you’re always on-the-go, makeup wipes are easy to use and travel with. “The formula is saturated in the cloth and if you’re mascara is waterproof, it gets the job done right from the beginning,” she adds.
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