I’m uncovering great winter skin with Aveeno® Active Naturals as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #Aveeno.
When it comes to taking care of my skin, I give it high priority. Or at least in theory I do. Enter three kids in the picture and time to spend on a beauty routine gets cut drastically. But I have found some tips and tricks to make the most of the little time I do have… and especially with all the travel that happens around the holiday, I figured it was the perfect time to show you what’s in my bag of tricks! And also, I’m actually publishing a few photos without makeup, eek!
Especially in the drying winter months, it’s super important to stay moisturized. For the longest time, I avoided many moisturizers like the plague, fearing breakouts and oily skin. Something I’ve learned is that a great moisturizer doesn’t leave you looking like an oil slick, it hydrates well and allows your skin to stop overreacting and producing it’s own oil slick. Gross right? Yeah, that is something I’m totally okay with avoiding.
As I’m sure all of you can relate to, busy lives mean that finding items that pull double or triple duty is a must! So without further ado, my top five beauty essentials for winter travel (And for day-to-day life at home as well, but especially important to pack these with you if you’re headed out on holiday.)…
For winter, I am really enjoying the easy use and versatility of Aveeno® Positively Radiant® CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30. Having a holistic skin care product that includes many different needs, like sun protection, moisturization and light coverage all-in-one is important because I’m always looking for ways to take care of my skin in the short (read, nonexistent) alone time to get ready in the morning. I feel completely comfortable applying this in the morning and if I don’t get to any other makeup that day, I’m okay with it. And if I need to head out? Well a swipe of lipstick and a little mascara does the trick. What’s even more is that Aveeno® uses Active Naturals® Total Soy Complex in order to reduce the signs of discoloration and blotchiness and overtime this is evening out my skin tone.
So whether you’re choosing double-duty products to use at home (perfect for a busy mom’s routine), or looking for a simple and easy routine for travel, make sure to include a few key items in your beauty arsenal.
- A great tinted moisturizer and sunscreen all-in-one like Aveeno® Positively Radiant® CC Cream
- Coconut oil for everything (cuts, scraps, dry skin, hair moisturizer, lip conditioner, etc)
- Make up removing wipes
- Dry shampoo
- A great lipstick
Yep, it really is that simple… and every product here can be great for multiple uses, cutting down on time and space. For example, use lipstick for a quick swipe of blush as well as lip color. Make up removing wipes can be used for a quick face wash or to clean up anything. Dry shampoo extends the life of your hair wash which adds moisture to your hair in the long run by avoiding over-washing, can also tame unruly eyebrows and freshens a pair of stinky shoes. And coconut oil? Well, there is almost nothing that you can’t do with it as it’s a natural moisturizer, anti-viral and anti-bacterial. For more beauty tips check out The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Flawless Skin.
Do share, what is your winter beauty routine? Any tips for keeping it quick and simple?
xo
Jamie Redmond says
I definitely try to avoid too hot of water. Also, I don’t completely towel dry my skin off after I’ve cleansed. I leave it a little damp, and then spritz with my Lush Tea Tree Water and then follow with Lush’s Vanishing Cream morning and night. I also scrub, scrub, scrub. Exfoliation is ultra important, especially during the winter when everything is dry and flaky!! I find that it keeps my skin glowing!!!! My favorite so far is Lush’s Dark Angels!!!!!! But my biggest skin care tip? DRINK A TON OF WATER AND EAT WELL! My skin is always the first tattle-tail that I’ve been a bad girl in the food department!!!! I just bought Physician Formula’s BB Cream. I’m finding it a little heavy, as did I find the Skin 79 BB Cream. I’d like something a little dewier. Maybe I’ll have to try the Aveeno!! Great tips!!
Tabitha Blue says
I’m reallly liking the Aveeno CC cream, and I’m actually kind of surprised at how much I do like it, because I’ve tried others and I don’t love them. I love LUSH!!!! Sounds like you’re a Lushie too 😉 Their scrubs are fabulous! I definitely don’t need as much help in the winter down here in Florida now, but as soon as I travel (to almost anywhere!) I can tell the difference immediately! And isn’t it crazy at how much our skin can tell us, especially now with a little age?? haha. Great tips, thank you for sharing!!
Jamie Redmond says
Also, have you ever tried the Oil Cleansing Method??? I am SOOOO curious about this. I’ve heard that it has done miracles for all kinds of issues; dry skin, acne, overly oily skin-you name it!!! Let me know if you try it out!!!
Tabitha Blue says
I have Jamie!!! I’ve only lasted a few days at a time though, I from what I can tell, you really have to keep it regular to see the results… at least 20 days. But yes I’ve heard incredible things and want to give it a go again 😉 We shall see!
Jamie Redmond says
Hola momma! I wanted to check back in with you and give you an update on how my OCM experiment is going! It’s taken a few tries to get the “recipe” down. I never knew that Castor Oil could be so drying, but SURPRISE, it is!!! I mixed a bottle of about 50% castor oil and 50% jojoba oil originally, but I was finding that while my skin felt great RIGHT after, about 10 minutes after it felt a little tight. After some more research, I read that castor oil, while a great cleansing agent, can be a little harsh and sometimes you have to adjust the amount you use or, in some cases, people have to eliminate it completely. To combat this problem, I know have began using a combo of Castor, Jojoba and Avacado oils. I mix them right in my hand, out of the bottle, nightly. I’ve found this is an effective method for me. On days that I’m feeling slightly more oily or if I need a deeper cleanse, I’ll add a little more castor oil. I would definitely recommend this to avoid my mistake of mixing a nice-sized jar of it and realizing that maybe it’s not quite right!
As for the process; I start with a dry face. I turn my sink on super hot and put a washcloth under the hot water to heat it up. I mix the oils in my hand and then warm them up a bit in my palms. Then I apply the oil with nice smooth strokes all over. I even do my neck and decollete. I also make sure to rub it into my eyebrows. Since castor oil is a natural hair growth stimulate, I figured I’d make it do double duty!!! Once I feel like I’ve really worked it in, I wring out my hot towel well and lay it over my face. TOTAL.FAVORITE.PART! Hello mini spa treatment in my own bathroom!!! I press it in lightly until the towel has completely cooled and then I use the washcloth just to gently wipe away the oil. I’ll finish with a couple splashes of cool, not cold water. When I’m done, my skin is rosey and dewey and glowing. Sometimes I’ll follow with moisturizer, sometimes I skip it completely.
As far as results go, I’ve only been at it for 10 days. Noticeable differences are clarity and evenness. And, while I wouldn’t swear on it, my skin feels “plumper”. As far as breakouts and oils goes, I wasn’t experiencing any breakouts when I began the regime, so I can’t say how quickly it would clear a flare up, but others have claimed that it’s amazing for healing any acne. I will say, I’ve noticed less clogged pores, particularly on my nose!
I’ll keep you posted with long term results. I have to say, as far as short term results, I’ve been very happy. I do notice less oil, as well, since my face is no longer SCREAMING at me to stop stripping my face with “oil-free cleansers”! And, bonus IT JUST PLAIN FEELS AMAZING! I look forward to it every night!
Tabitha Blue says
Awesome!! Now, what about makeup removal? On days when you have makeup on, do you use the exact same process as it removes the makeup as well? Makes me want to try it!
Jamie Redmond says
Absolutely. Same process. I use a white wash cloth so that I can see that it’s taken everything off; and it does!! It actually works WONDERS for mascara!!! One tip I forgot to mention previously for your readers: If you wear contacts, I would recommend taking them out before doing the oil cleansing, especially if you’re going to be removing mascara. I’ve never had an issue, but I always do it as a precautionary measure. I would imagine that trying to get the oil off your contacts would be a nightmare!! I’ve actually found that since I started oil cleansing, I no longer wash my face every morning. Sometimes I will take a little handful of plain oats (just plain old-fashioned oats) and work them into my skin with a little warm water, but that’s only if I feel like I need a little something more than just a rinse. Otherwise? Most mornings it’s just a couple splashes of cool water. I think my skin is starting to thank me!!!!!!!!!
nimrit says
Coconut oil is my favorite winter essential. I use it for everything, from moisturizing my lips, body, scalp to removing my makeup and it smells amazing.