Looking For A Facial Cleanser

Lately, I have not been happy with my facial cleanser. I follow a three step regimen twice a day – cleanser, toner and moisturizer from H2O+. I was using H2O+ Face Oasis Cleansing Water, but I switched last month to H2O+ Sea Results Sea Mineral Cleanser.

When I look in the mirror I am not happy with the results. I think I have large pores. However, when I go to cosmetics counters the sales people always tell me how great my skin is or that it is glowing. I think they are lying. It could all be in my head. In the winter the weather will have an affect on your skin. I have not complaints with the moisturizer. It is a hydrating gel that does not make me breakout.

I have tried many products in the past from Kiehl’s, Aveda, Neutrogena, Clinique, Biotherm…the list can go on.

LOST

As I was waiting for the bus yesterday in this frigid Canadian winter, my poor chapped lips needed to be soothed. I dug around in my bag for my Rosebud Salve tin. It was not there. I continued to feel around for about a minute, but nothing. I have been trying to carry less in my handbag, but items are still hard to find. When I got home I emptied the contents of my bag. I still could not find it. I searched my desk at work today and still nothing. If there is one item that I don’t leave home without, it is my Rosebud Salve. It is one of my favourite lip balms. Kiehl’s is a close second.

Until I go to Sephora to buy a new tin, my new constant companion will be the C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve that I bought at Bath & Body Works last fall which happens to also come in a tin.

Liplicious

My second obsession to bags is lip gloss. For some reason I am always on the prowl for a new shade, but I always end up getting the same colour in a different brand. In the morning I put Kiehl’s lip balm on my lips because they are dry. The following are the lip gloss that I carry in my bag:

-Stila Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar
-Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect #817
-Benefit The Gloss Kiss Me
-Benefit Her Glossiness Where’s My Stylist?
-YSL Touche Brilliance Sparkling Touch for Lips #10

That does not include the Rosebud Salve that is always at the bottom of my bag. I can’t leave home without it. As well I also carry an extra lip balm if my outfit has a pocket.