I have been on a whole crazy skin care kick for about a year! I am 32 and I finally decided to do something to take care of skin! It needs it! But this requires 972 different bottles, tubes & packages in my delusional brain. I have literally taken this to a whole new crazy level. I have told you before that makeup (and skin care falls into that category in my opinion) is a real obsession for me! But I mean at this point I am rivaling what Sephora has on their shelves! It absurd! But let’s not dwell on the mounds of craziness that is pouring out of my bathroom and vanity! Let’s instead talk about the good it has done for my skin.

Multiple masks in one night… this is a thing! And if you have not tried it, do it! I had been slacking on using my Clarisonic and moisturizing for a couple of weeks. Plus, I had spent 2 days out in the absurdly cold weather (with a lot of wind), which FYI I am not equipped to do, so my skin was dry, had texture and overall just look blah! So, I decided to conquer this mess. I started with a mild exfoliating cleanser, then I put on my Peter Thomas Roth 24k Gold Mask and lounged in my Lush filled tub for 30ish minutes. I followed that up with the Clarisonic and then Tea Tree oil mask by The Body shop and finally a moisturizing face sheet mask. Can I just say I came out on the other side with all new skin?!? It was fabulous. My skin was dewy, no texture to be found and I felt completely hydrated and refreshed! I would completely recommend this if you really feel like your skin is missing something and needs a recharge! If you have super sensitive skin I am not sure this is the combo for you, but layering masks (that your skin accepts) is good for any type of skin.

On a side note: ***When I went for my first facial the esthetician told me that I would get more benefit from a Clarisonic than the facial. So off to Sephora I went (like I really needed a reason to end up there). I will tell you that was the best thing I ever did for my skin!

I am not super diligent about keeping up with my skin care/makeup routine. We have been over this before. I get busy, I forget or I just simply want to sleep for those extra minutes! My skin does get texture fairly quickly, but other than that it is usually pretty forgiving for my lack of routine. But I have found several products that have really made friends with my skin!! I’m loving it!!

Another tip, go to Sephora!!! They will give you a sample of anything there! Just ask! Perfume, yup! Skin care, check! Makeup, yes that too! So instead of spending crazy Doll-hairs on a product, only to find you truly loathe it (don’t worry they will let you take that back as well) get a sample first. The good thing with this… you can find out if it is worth the money and if you skin is compatible. So just go! See if you end up with the same obsession as me. J

My challenge to myself this year is to put more effort in to my beauty/skin care routine. I would like to challenge you to do the same thing this year! Add something to your routine that makes you feel better and/or look better for the new year!! Make a point to add or expand a skin care routine, add some extra beauty time to your day or just make a point to throw on your favorite mascara before you sashay out the door.

Stay Fabulous

Kim K.