1. LUSH Ultrabalm
Omg. This product has become my lifesaver during these winter months. It’s an all-purpose balm that you can literally use on everything. My knuckles and lips get extremely dry and will crack. I keep this on my nightstand and apply it before I go to bed. I’ve also heard people with Eczema and Psoriasis swear by this product!
2. Safflower Oil
I’ve always preferred using natural products on my skin. I’m like a kid in a candy store in the health food store beauty aisle. Safflower Oil has amazing benefits for the skin. It’s full of linoleic acid, which is an essential fatty acid that your body uses to make ceramides–a key part of a healthy skin barrier that promotes elasticity and moisture retention. This product is one of the best (and most inexpensive) forms of linoleic acid. It helps to retain moisture, but isn’t harmful like some of it’s competitors (mineral oil and lanolin). This can be used on all skin types and research has shown it can be great on acneic skin. Not only do I use this on my face, I put some on my oatmeal in the morning, or use it for cooking. It can actually help get rid of extra inches because it attacks stubborn belly fat. This stuff is the whole shebang!
3. L’Oreal Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Black Lacquer
This mascara is a sister to my favorite mascara, L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black. It’s not quite as thick as Carbon Black and the brush is quite different. It really lengthens and separates, while Carbon black is great at thickening. I use this mascara and then add a coat of Carbon Black and my lashes are out of this world. It would be a challenge to beat this winning combo.
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What’s even better about these products?! They’re all under $15!
I’d love to hear what you’re loving at the moment! What are your current beauty obsessions?
xo,
Rachel –
Thanks so much for this posting
n we’ve had an exchange before on the mascara so I appreciated the update on a new product – I have used Voluminous for years & was getting ready to buy a new tube, maybe I’ll have to buy both based on your review
n when I clean my face @ night, I use an oil combo of grapeseed & castor oils so I was excited to read your recommendation of safflower – I’ll have to put that on my list as well
~ doris
Hi Doris! I’m so happy to hear that! Grapeseed and castor are both wonderful oils too. I’ve actually been wanting to get grapeseed oil, so I’ll put that on my list.
If you liked the Voluminous, I think you will definitely like this new one they’ve come out with. Let me know what you think!!
Love this post. I need to try the UltraBalm and False Fiber Black Lacquer is my fave mascara! I’ll have to combine it with the carbon black one. Need to try the oil too!!!!!!
You would definitely like the Ultrabalm!
It only has 3 ingredients, which i love!! It’s a very different consistency from other salves. It kind of has a different smell & a bit of grittiness to it, but you can also store it in the fridge to combat the grit. I would say its LUSH’s version of Vaseline!
I enjoy Origins Vitazing on my face!
Hey Maggi!! I haven’t heard of that product yet, but I just looked it up and it sounds great! Origins has awesome products. I got a sample of their Modern Friction exfoliator yesterday. I will try the VitaZing next!
I had been planning on trying a new mascara so I think I will give your recommendation a try. Do you have any tips on how to keep mascara from smudging?
Hi Robin! Good, I think you’ll really like it! Thanks for the mascara question, that just gave me a grrreat idea for a future blog post!
Dusting a translucent powder on your lashes before applying mascara will help! It helps to absorb excess oils and moisture. I hope this helps and thanks for a great idea!
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