My Skincare Routine for Combination Oily Skin Types (Part 2)

My Skin as of June 2014

Hey all!  I've updated my original skincare post, which includes the products and tools that I use on the daily to cleanse my skin, fade old scars, and moisturize.  However, this post is to tell you about the extras that I didn't include on the first post!

My Daily Skincare Regimen for Combination Oily Skin Types (UPDATED)

If you haven't heard: flawless makeup starts with GREAT skin!  I can't tell you all how many times I've been standing at a makeup counter, waiting for help, and heard how gorgeous and smooth my skin was, which honestly came as a shocker to me.  I didn't think I had great skin-- due to an occasional dark spot or breakout, keyword being occasional-- but from everyone else, I clearly had some damn good skin.  I pride myself in taking care of me-- my hair and skin included.

10K+ Views Giveaway Details!

(This giveaway is closed.  A winner will be selected soon!)

It is the moment you all have been waiting for..  I'm extremely sorry for the delay, but I'm pleased to finally announce the 10K+ Views Giveaway! :)

The Details:
I've posted so many different things on Curls Fo' The Girls thus far-- from myself and some feature bloggers-- so I want to hear from you all!  I want all participants to tell me 1 thing they've learned from Curls Fo' The Girls thus far and how it has impacted their skin/beauty/hair regimen, etc.  If you want to stand out a bit more, you can use an Instagram post to showcase what you have learned. ;)

We will be using a rafflecopter to help me keep track of entries/participants.  I do encourage you all to participate and invite your friends to enter as well!  It is also a great way to share with one another. :)

Prizes:
The 1st winner will receive the following bundle that includes some of my favorite items discussed on the blog thus far.  It includes:

• 1 Briogeo "Don't Despair, Repair!" Deep Conditioning Mask ($26)
• 1 Kinky-Curly Knot Today Leave-In Detangler ($12)
• 1 Maybelline Volum' Express the Rocket Mascara ($4.97-8.29)
• 1 Maybelline Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow ($4.97-8.29, Winner's choice of 'Painted Purple'or 'Tenacious Teal')

The 2nd Winner will receive 2 mini Briogeo "Don't Despair, Repair!" Deep Conditioning Masks, a Maybelline Mascara or  Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow (same color choices apply).

The giveaway will start tomorrow, March 26th and will end on Wednesday, April 2nd.  Participants must complete all parts of the rafflecopter to be considered.  If you do NOT have a twitter, it is not a problem. :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway
If you include an Instagram post, be sure to use the appropriate tags #curlsfothegirls #curlsfothegirlsgiveaway so that your post will be seen!  For those of you that do NOT have a twitter, please leave a comment in the comment section with your name, email address, and Instagram name.  It would be best if all participants also left a comment with their name and email address as well. ;)

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns: curlsfothegirls@gmail.com.

Good luck!
Ashley, xo.

The Skincare Routine for Drier Skin Types

Hey ladies!  My name is Khira, and I am a makeup/product junky.  Nice to meet you! :)  I was born in, and currently reside in, New York City!  I am interested in, and love all things, beauty and fashion related.  I was never really into fashion or beauty when I was growing up, and I was a tomboy for the most part until the end of high school/beginning of college.  I truly got to know myself as a person in college, and I became comfortable in expressing myself.  I started to dabble into makeup and immediately became obsessed.  Playing in makeup made me realize how important it is to actually take care of my skin.  I used to wash my face once in blue moon and never really took the time to tend to its needs.  My skin is not sensitive whatsoever, but it is extremely dry.  Now that I have experimented with skincare products, and have learned what is best for me, I have decided to share my must-have skincare products for those who have drier skin types.

Clarisonic Mia 2 ($150)

The Clarisonic Mia 2 is leading in sonic skincare cleansing.  It cleans 6x better than your hands alone!  "In just 60 seconds, its sonic action removes impurities from pores so that creams, serums, and moisturizers are more effective.  And with regular daily use you'll notice a reduction in dry patches, oily areas, and blemishes" (sephora.com).

Features:
- 2 speeds
- Int'l pLink charger for worldwide use
- Improved user interface indicating speed and charge functions

Yes it is very pricey, however, after purchasing the Mia 2, I immediately recommended it to EVERY single one of my friends and family members.  Since there has been a big improvement with the appearance of my skin, it was definitely worth the investment.  I have dry skin and when using the Clarisonic, it gently removes all of the dead skin by exfoliating, and it picks up all of the excess makeup.  I generally use it 3-4 times a week to make sure I don’t over exfoliate.

  

Luminous Clean Daily Exfoliating Cleanser ($6-$7)

"Get luminous!  Use every day to deeply clean and gently exfoliate dull skin.  So, skin looks renewed and luminous again!  Find out why Allure magazine named Luminous Clean Daily Exfoliating Cleanser a Best of Beauty award winner" (ponds.com).

Key Ingredients:

- Soft white Kaolin clay: a natural mineral known to act like a magnet to gently draw out deep-dwelling impurities

      - Gentle micro beads: help removing dull, lifeless skin

THIS!!! - My absolute favorite skin product.  When taking a break from my Clarisonic, I use this in the meantime to clean my face while exfoliating.  It definitely gets the job done nicely, leaving a nice glow and baby soft skin! ;) 

Noxzema ($5-$7)

"With the rich, hydrating moisturizers, Noxzema Deep Cleansing Cream Plus Moisturizer leavers your skin feeling soft and moisturized.  Removes dirt and oil while conditioning the skin, deep cleans with added moisturizers, dermatologist tested"(noxzema.com).

Ingredients:

Water, Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed)Oil (Linseed), Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Fragrance, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Camphor, Ammonium Hydroxide, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Calcium Hydroxide, Menthol, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride

Another one of my must-haves!  I use this as a face mask, especially when I notice some breakouts.  It does have a very cooling and tingly effect, which I know some people do not like, but I absolutely love!  It feels like your pores are opening up and are being cleansed.  I’ve been using this product for years and I have never had a negative experience.  It does its job each and every time.

MAC Cosmetics Fix + ($21)
Like Ashley mentioned, this has been one of my favorites for years!  I also first started using it the same way-- to apply my liquid makeup (foundation & concealer, because it helps for a smoother & extremely sheer application) and setting my makeup.  Now, I use it to refresh my skin and help my serums and moisturizers really get into my skin.  It's infused with vitamins and minerals and helps to rehydrate my skin.

The Fix + Spray is "an aqua-spritz of vitamins and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi.  Adds radiance, finishes makeup.  Spray it on.  Skin drinks it up!" (maccosmetics.com).

This is another great product that I have incorporated into my skincare regimen.  I usually use this after I apply my toner and after I do my makeup.  Since I have dry skin, it's always nice to spray this on to gain some added moisture.  It doesn’t leave my skin sticky or oily, which is a plus!

 L'Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum Concentrate ($24.99)

The youth code is a "luxurious serum visibly improves skin quality working on uneven skin texture with visible pores and fine lines" (lorealparisusa.com).

Ingredients:
AQUA / WATER, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, DIMETHICONE, BIS-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 DIMETHICONE, POLYSILICONE-11, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE / AMMONIUM, POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID, EPERUA FALCATA BARK EXTRACT, DIMETHICONOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE, ADENOSINE, POLOXAMER 338, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LENS ESCULENTA SEED EXTRACT / LENTIL SEED EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, DEXTRIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE

I have been using this product for quite awhile now, and it is something I MUST have.  I use this product every single day after washing my face in the morning and at night.  Prior to my discovery of this amazing product, I would often experience raised bumps under my eyebrows and along my cheekbones.  I never knew what caused them and nothing seemed to get rid of them.  It is because of this product that my skin’s texture and overall appearance is so much smoother and even.  I LOVE IT!

Oil Minimizing Skin Toner (previously Refreshing Toner) ($5-$6)

"This toner helps deal with excess oil by removing it – along with dirt and make-up—without stripping your skin of its essential moisture" (olay.com).

Ingredients:

WATER, SD ALCOHOL 40, WITCH HAZEL EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, allantoin, MENTHYL LACTATE, FRAGRANCE, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5

Seeing that I have dry skin you are probably wondering why I would even use this product.  However, it benefits dry skin because it restores your skin’s pH balance, it shrinks pores, adds a layer of protection, refreshes the skin, prevents ingrown hairs, and actually moisturizes!  I use this toner 2-3 times a week after washing my face.

Pond’s Dry Skin Cream ($5-$10)

"This rich and creamy formula is easily absorbed by the skin to hydrate deeply while significantly reducing dryness.  For smooth, soft, radiant skin, put your trust in a classic" (ponds.com).

Key Ingredients:

- Occlusives: help to prevent moisture from leaving the skin

- Humectants: deeply hydrates to keep moisture within the skin

This is also one of my favorite products.  I use this cream every day after washing my face.  It hydrates my skin leaving it nice and soft. 

Water

Last but not least, the most important of them all!  I used to shy away from water because there wasn’t a sugary flavor.  I was the girl who drank juice and soda all day long.  I have started to drink water a lot more over the past few months, and I have actually grown to like it.  Doing so has caused a huge change in my skin.  I no longer have as many breakouts as before, and my skin is constantly flushed due to my increased water intake.  Water is important in more ways than one so make sure you drink it!

(I definitely wanted to include a skincare piece for my readers with drier skin types.  My friend, Khira, was perfect for this because I go to her with a lot of skincare questions.  Although she and I have different skin types and needs, I know that she is up on her products and will be able to help me in some way!)

I hope you all enjoyed this skincare piece for drier skin types.  If you have an oily skin type, please be sure to check out my post.

Until next time,

Ashley, xo.

Do you have any questions for Khira about her skincare routine or the products she uses?  If so, comment below OR send us an email at curlsfothegirls@gmail.com!