Lotions, potions,
bottles, jars, sprays,
tubes, pots, packets.
Most women, and some men, collect dozens of these containers.
'Beauty' is packaged to lure us in and, in this modern age, has
become an enormous business worldwide.
But how is the beauty business faring now?
Many of us no longer use a lot of makeup products, do we?
Personally my daily makeup regimen has almost ceased to exist, even
on days when I have to leave the house because I'll be wearing a mask.
Makeup items are drying up, going stale, are out of date, and many are
being chucked into the trash can. . . . .did you hear that clatter as I threw
out another aging pan of eyeshadow and a nasty mascara wand?
I do still take care of my skin though with facial basics.
I've always enjoyed Origins products and still use a few such as these.
The Original Skin rose clay mask for my pores, the cooling gel No Puffery
under eye roller early morning, and Super Spot Remover for the occasional
pimple which rears its ugly head. . . . . after wearing those nasty masks
for hours at a time!
My makeup mirror is not getting much use I must admit, and looking
in the large bathroom mirror I now see a very different person than was
there this time last year!
The main change is of course my hair.
The straight red bob with a fringe is history.
Growing in the silver is almost complete and my style is now a
pixie - natural, wavy, short baseline with longer top and side bang.
No blow drying, straightening, or a ton of hair products required.
Just a shampoo, conditioner, a little mousse and I'm ready to go.
I actually am enjoying short hair again.
Where I will go I don't know, but I will be ready I assure you!
My other favorite products are made by Neutrogena, a company I've always
found to be the best when it comes to affordable drugstore personal care items,
especially skincare. My morning cleanse usually does consist of a bit more
than that splash of water mentioned before!
After cleansing I love this product, Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum. It goes
on so smoothly and makes me feel ready to tackle the day even when
bare faced!
Refreshing at any time, a light spritz of Verveine by L'Occitane of Provence.
The sheet mask Travel is my favorite from Korean company Peach Slices,
pleasant to use on tired skin whether traveling or having to stay at home.
Red lipstick or any color opaque lipstick, not a good idea under masks.
Clear lip treatment products are better. . . . . .these Elizabeth Arden 8-hour
work well adding a little color and softening when lips are fighting
winter dryness. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . however my new favorite from Japan, is
Tatcha's The Kissu Lip Mask in its sweet pink glass pot with a tiny
golden spatula to apply it ~ like non-sticky silken honey on your lips.
Lip treatment like no other, and believe me I have tried them all.
Are you wearing less makeup now?
Do you have any skincare tips to share, or favorite products to tell us about?
Are you anxiously awaiting those 'putting on your makeup' days which
hopefully will return later this year?
Here's to another Monday morning and another safe, healthy week for all.
P.S. Bob and I did receive our first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shots
yesterday with no uncomfortable reactions so far thankfully.
Of course things will remain the same in regard to following the
known safety procedures, including masks, as we realize we're
not out of the woods yet by any stretch of the imagination.
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