Beauty Tips January 14, 2014

Best Beauty Products

Skin: Cleanse/ Moisturize/ Tone/ Lashes/ Exfoliate/ Clarify/ Eyes/ Acne/ Pimples

Hair: Smooth/ Masque/ Brush/ Curl/ Growth/ Hold

Body: Moisturize/ Probiotic/ Digestive Enzyme/ Smell

Finding products that I really love and see results from helped me be really consistent with my beauty regimen. I’m probably the most diligent with my skin care routine and hardly ever miss a step. I haven’t always had the best skin care practices, but over the past two years, I’ve found a few products that have changed my skin completely and I’ve stuck to it since. One line that I absolutely love and was only introduced to back in August is Arcona. I have yet to try a product from this line that doesn’t work or that I’m not hooked to. My favorites are the Triad Pads (I use them as a toner after I wash my face) and the AM/PM Acne lotion. I have clear skin, but every once in a while have breakouts and this stuff helps prevent that and treat problem areas.

I’m the most low key on my hair. I think the less you do, the better. For the most part, I try and always let my hair air dry. Since I have naturally really straight hair, it makes it a whole lot easier. The few products I do love are from Kerestase and Jose Maran (I use the argan oil on my skin and nails, too). For styling, I always use my Hot Tools 1 1/4 inch barrel curling iron and Aveda’s “Air Control” hairspray. I also take Biotin a few days a week to help with hair growth.

My go-to body products are very slim, but always stay the same (except for my perfume which I switch up all the time, but Diptyque’s Vetyverio is my all time fave). I do take a probiotic and digestive enzyme in the morning and before dinner, which I’ve found to really work. I learned about both from Kim Snyder’s The Beauty Detox Solution, a book I found so helpful in understanding our digestive systems and how our bodies interact with foods.

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  1. I’m so glad you mentioned probiotics and digestive enzymes! I make my own kefir, but when I don’t have it I buy bottled probiotics (either pill or liquid). Honestly, though I really like making kefir lol. I prefer it because you get to take care of it and grow it. Have you ever come across the kits they sell? They have diary and non dairy versions :)

    Thanks for sharing this post! You have the best hair!!

    xo Azu

    http://www.raven-locks.blogspot.com

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  9. Your skin and hair are always so ‘perfect’ if i may say so thank you for sharing your favourite products. Been under a lot of stress lately and my skin hasn’t been my best friend … Plus my stomach get really upset when I am stressed and find it a lot harder to digest etc.. so will definitely try what you suggested thank you thank you so much Julia :)

    Hope you are feeling better this week!

    Take care

    Sylvia

    http://sylviadennis.blogspot.co.uk/

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  12. Interesting that you take probiotics and digestive enzymes. I feel like I should try it. I have been meaning to take biotin for a while, but never get around to buying it.

    Love L’Occitane’s moisturizer so much. I also use Hot Tools curling iron and have done so for years. It straightens out my crazy curls into more controlled loose waves.

    xo,

    http://www.lustingforleather.com/

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  22. Julia-
    Have you seen the blogger at The Coral Court? She reminds me so much of you and your style a couple of years ago!! It’s like doing a wonderful flashback!

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  26. Thank you for sharing Julia! I adore the information found in Kim Snyders book! It has really changed my life and now I properly understand the way our bodies process food!

    Love from Montreal,
    Robyn xXx

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  27. Thanks for the recommendations! I’ll have to look into the Arcona line – I love trying new products! (Interestingly, I also posted about my skincare routine this morning!)

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  31. I love Josie Maran’s Argan Oil as well. I use it on my cuticles and hands every night – I will have to try it on my hair as well!
    I also love Mario Badescu for the odd break out too, I love how it dries the pimple out but not the surrounding area like some other products can.

    I also love Lancome’smake up remover, as it really gets all my make up off without feeling harsh and allows my skin care products to really do their job :)

    http://www.giftwithpurchasetime.com/

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  35. I like the eye product you listed but it doesn’t say it does anything for dark circles? Do you have any suggestions for skin products to brighten the under eye area?

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  42. Interesting that you included probiotics!
    But I adore you for it.

    Most people don’t realize how important they are, and I intend to write a post all about them soon on my blog.

    I order mine from Swanson and they have 66 BILLION organisms. I didn’t realize mine were steeped so high! Must be why I’m so regular ;)

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  43. Do you use any product on your hair before curling it? I also let my hair hair dry then curl, but feel like I should be using something.

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  46. First of all I would like to say great blog! I had a quick
    question that I’d like to ask if you do not mind.
    I was curious to find out how you center yourself and clear your head prior to
    writing. I have had difficulty clearing my thoughts in getting my ideas out
    there. I truly do take pleasure in writing but it just seems
    like the first 10 to 15 minutes are wasted
    simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or hints?
    Thank you!

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