My Tried and True Skin Care Products

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The look for this season is a dewy, fresh look. We all know the only way to have our make-up look good is to have a good base with healthy looking skin. Oh to look like this beautiful model.

I know a lot has to do with our genetics but I am a firm believer in always trying to improve myself, physically and mentally.

At almost 63 years of age I would say I have tried quite a few products over the years. Plus I am a product junky!!

I would say about every decade, or so there seems to be a remarkable change, not always a good one either.

I refuse to go down without a fight so I am always reading and trying new products. Below you will find a list of products that I have been very happy with some I have used for years, and others are new additions to my repertoire.

CLEANSER

I recently have switched to a new cleanser……….

This cleanser is from France. 

It can be used on the face, and body. Safe for children or adults. Very gentle, and PH balanced, so perfect for dry, sensitive skin like mine.

I got  a sample to try first, and I loved it. I noticed my skin felt soft, and subtle after using it so I was sold. I immediately ordered a bottle………

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This gentle cleanser has calendula in it so it has a light fragrance. I really love this product. I use this in the shower every morning.

At night I like to use a natural oil by Lierac also from France. I discovered this while I was visiting Paris this last year…..

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It is a natural product and the fragrance is amazing. I love how soft and moist it makes my skin feel before bedtime.

EXFOLIATOR

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I love this exfoliator and use it once a week. It has very fine micro beads and it is gentle enough for my dry skin.

MOISTURIZER

I was a long time Creme De La Mer user. I still think it is probably one of the best moisturizers on the market. The only problem is….. Along with how good it is, you will also pay a premium price.

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I must admit even after using it for years I tried to find something that made my skin feel, and look like it did when I used the La Mer, but something that cost less.

I read about a product that was only sold in France which was not available in the United States. I read some really good reports, and was very disappointed that I could not buy some to try.

Well thanks to  blogland I was reading  a blog post and the author mentioned this face cream from France that could be purchased by a company here in the states that imports it.

The only slight downfall is it take about 3 weeks to get, but it is worth the wait, trust me!!

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I can not say enough about this wonderful moisturizer. It has really made  a difference in my skin. I feel that my skin feels moist all day long, and the texture of my skin is smoother.  They also make a night cream, but I have used this for nighttime as well.

For under $50 this product is worth every penny. The other upside is it only cost about 1/5th of what the La Mer was costing me.

SUNSCREEN

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I love Neutrogena products and I swear by them. I have used this sunscreen for years, and it works for me very well. I also like that it is dry-touch, not sticky feeling.

After I do my make-up I always give my face a spritz of this product. I have used it for years. It smells heavenly. A little extra moisture for dry skin is always a welcomed addition. This sets my make-up and helps give me a dewy look.

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BODY WASH

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Neutrogena Rain bath is another product I have used for years. I love the light sesame fragrance. For summer the refreshing grapefruit or pomegranate is also very nice. This product leaves my skin soft, and keeps it from getting dry.

BODY LOTION

I  recently switched to no fragrance Cetaphil. I find it emollient, and if I choose to add fragrance to it I just put a spritz of perfume in my hand, and then add the Cetaphil.

So there you have it!! If you would like to read more from other bloggers about what skin care products they have found to be tried and true please go over to my friend Libby Wilkie's blog, "An Eye For Detail!"

Libby has asked myself and four other bloggers to participate in her blog post on skin care products. I can't wait to see what others are using. Who knows maybe I will find something new to try!!

Please leave a comment about any products that you have found to be tried and true! Love to hear all about what others use!

Come back through out the week! I will be writing more about make-up and hair products! 

I just found out my friend Tina at The Enchanted Home blog is doing one of her fun CHOICE post on...
Which beauty product would you choose if you could only choose one!? I chose my moisturizer and lip gloss, hands down!!  Be sure to go visit her and let her know Kathysue sent you over!

Favorite Pins Of The Week!!

 

Since this was the very first week Of 2013 I thought I would start keeping track on what my followers on Pinterest were pinning the most off of my boards.

Starting last Saturday it appears we needed some inspiration with this pin……

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SUNDAY

Time to start eating healthier……..

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Weight Watchers Santa Fe Salad with Chili lime dressing.

MONDAY

After eating lots of the above salad and losing lots of weight we are now ready to dress more fashionable….

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TUESDAY

Back to eating healthy with good snacks so we can keep the weight of and continue dressing more fashionably.

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WEDNESDAY

Still concerned about our eating habits we need more recipes to add to our repertoire……..

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Asparagus, cranberries, feta and pine nut salad. All I have to say is YUM!!!

THURSDAY

By Thursday it looks like we are ready to make some changes in our homes by adding a little more blue and white………

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FRIDAY

It is that time of year!! Time to get organized!! I actually wasn’t going to pin this pin. I showed it to my hubby because he wants to do this in our garage. He asked me to pin it. Way to go Hubby, High Five!!!……….

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Now for a drum roll please!……….

Out of all of the above pins the one with the most repins  on my Healthy Food/Healthy Living board is…

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…..with 30 Re-PINS

I don’t know about you all, but I find it interesting to see what the masses re-pin.

I just reached 10,000 followers on my Pin boards so I guess this will be a pretty good cross-section of people. Now if I only had that many reading my blog daily, hmmmmm?!!!
 

Which one of these Pins would you have repinned?

 

What I Have Been Up to The Last Few Days!!

 

I have been up to something this last week. I have been making some plans for changes that are going to be happening in my house!!

It is something I have wanted to do for quite awhile. I have decided to have my existing family room sofa reupholstered.

The fabric I have chosen is one that I actually had on a sofa before the one I have now. 

It lasted 10 years, and I never tired of it. But, you know how it is when you get a chance for something new you go for something different.

BIG MISTAKE on my part, after about two weeks I knew I had made a mistake. Now it is seven years later, and I am finally getting it changed. (insert own advice, "Stay true to who you are!")

There are many decisions to make when getting a new sofa, or one reupholstered...

• Style
• How many cushions on the back and the seat.
• Type and style of seat cushions.
• Shape of arm.
• With a skirt or without a skirt
• What type of skirt.

I am having my existing sofa re-worked…..

Right now it is a three cushioned back and seat.

I am trying to decide on a bench seat with three cushions on the back with a waterfall skirt…….

 Option #1

OR

Option #2

A bench seat with two cushion back and waterfall skirt.
Keep in mind I have a T-cushion sofa with the rolled arm as in the first image.

 Option #3

The other option is a Two cushioned back and two cushioned seat with the waterfall skirt……

This is a sqaure armed sofa with square cushions where mine will be a T-cushion and a rolled arm .
The image below is a love seat but this is more like what mine would look like. It has the same rolled style arm and the T-cushion.




Choices:
#1: Bench seat with three back cushions.
#2: Two seat cushions and two back cushions.
#3: Bench seat with two cushions.

Things to keep in mind:

My sofa will be in a blue ticking stripe…

The cushions will have cord welting in a white fabric so the cushions and the rolled arm will  be outlined in white, similar to the image below, but no welting on the waterfall skirt top…..

Lots of fun decisions to be made in the very near future!! 

I just got my samples today so I am almost ready to order the fabric.

I will be adding my ottoman to the order also, the green chair will be replaced with a white slipcovered chair with a matching  one in the other corner of the room…..

This will be reworked also. No more fringe around the bottom, just a crisp clean look.

The upholstery will be in the same ticking with the same contrast white welt trim, but on the bottom edge I am  going to use a white twill tape with nail heads as pictured below……

So this is what I have been up too this past week.
Plus, remember the flu shot that I got on Monday?  

Well I have been a bit under the weather with just a slight reaction. I feel as if I am coming out of it now!! Yippee!!

To say that I am excited is an understatement. I plan on taking you all along on my journey as I make progress.

Remember, be patient with me, because I am a planner to a fault!!

  

If you have an opinion at all please feel free to leave a comment. I just love including my readers in this fun process!! 

Plus there is a slight discussion going on at my house about the bench seat vs. the two cushioned seat. If you have a bench seat could you let me know how it holds up over time?

I will be........

"Enjoying The Process!" Of:

Giving my Family Room a 

Fresh, New Look!!