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Get Your Glow On with Neutrogena!

One of my favorite skincare and beauty brands, Neutrogena sent me a few products from their new Hydro Boost makeup and skincare line, just in time for me to get my summer glow on! Boosted with hyaluronic acid, these products promise to help increase skin moisture and reduce the appearance of aging and fine-lines.

The Hydro Boost Water Gel with sunscreen is my new favorite product! As someone with dry-combination skin, who knows better but still forgets to wear sunscreen, I couldn’t have asked for a better product. It moisturizes skin without giving that sticky feeling but still gives you a dewy glow.

The color for the Hydrating Tint and Hydrating Concealer I was sent were a bit too light for my summer color but the Hydro Boost was felt and appreciated! It applied so smoothly and absorbed into my skin with ease. All my dry-combo skin people know how hard it is to find a good tinted moisturizer or foundation that doesn’t just sit on the skin heavily or start cracking. I’m going to have to find this in my shade!

Check them out and let me know what you think! I want to see your glow too! Post a picture then tag me, let’s glow together darlings.

Xo,

Crys

*These products were sponsored by Neutrogena but all opinions are my own*

Peter Thomas Roth: Meet Your Mask

Peter Thomas Roth is one of the best and most popular skincare lines out right now. What attracted me most to the brand is that the majority of the products I had seen claimed to give extra moisture and with dry skin, that's something I look for first.

As with most things amazing, Peter Thomas Roth's line can be pretty pricey. That's why I was so excited when I saw they came out with the "meet your mask" kit. For $25, you get a sample of 6 masks: blue marine algae, rose stem-cell gel, 24k gold, irish moor mud, cucumber gel and pumpkin enzyme.

Although the bottles were small, I was surprised to see each sample makes about 3-4 masks. That's great because you can see how your skin reacts to the samples and then choose which ones to stick with and splurge on. I'm personally having a hard time choosing because I love how soft and bright my skin feels after the gels.

(Tip: Put the gels in the fridge for an extra cooling sensation)

I absolutely recommend the meet your mask kit if you're looking for new masks to try and with that price, it's WELL worth it.

xo.

Bath Bombs

Okay, I think I'm addicted to bath bombs. If you don't know, bath bombs or fizzies are hard-packed mixtures of essential oils combined with other varying ingredients, from glitter to pop-rocks, to make your normal bath an experience.

"Dragon's Egg" - Lush Cosmetics

I usually get my bombs from Lush Cosmetics but, in an effort to support small businesses, I ordered a few from AustinApothecary on Etsy. I mix my bombs with my favorite Neutrogena Rainbath shower/bath gel and body oil.

The majority of my bombs have 24K gold mica powder, so on top of the great fragrances and soft skin, I can walk around sparkling like the golden goddess I am.

I was even sent a small "Golden Sun" bomb as a bonus. So far, I'm in love with this brand.

As temperatures continue to rapidly drop in NYC, I'm sure I'll be purchasing more and more so I'll be sure to give an update with my favorites. The holidays are coming and these make amazing little gifts. Stay tuned.

xo.

Skin Clearing Face-Mask

One of my good friends Cody Dominic is a makeup artist and she told me about an amazing yet simple face mask to help clear up and moisturize skin.

Here's the mask:

1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel

1 teaspoon/ 2-3 capsules of activated charcoal

3 drops of tea tree oil

Rose water (optional)*

Tip: Use a pump bottle for less mess.

Usually I leave the mask on for 15-30 minutes but it honestly can be left on any range of time that is comfortable for you. I sometimes will leave the mask overnight just to let my skin really absorb it and be super fresh when I wash it off in the morning.

*After washing off the mask, spritz with rose water for an extra moisturizing boost.

I have normally clear skin but it has been behaving badly lately, most likely due to weather changes, and this mask has presented incredible results! I've been using this 3 times a week and once I reach results I love, it'll be a staple in my skincare regimen. Give it a try and let me know what you think.