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!
