From Head To Stilettos♡: April 2013

Sunday 14 April 2013

Skincare Routine(ft. Soap & Glory)

Hello gorgeous!

This post has been on the top of my list because I always get loads and loads of questions on my ask.fm asking me about my skincare routine, how I keep my skin fairly clear and how to get rid of acne so I thought it was about time to share my skincare routine with all you girlies struggling with the burden that comes with puberty.

*Disclaimer: I have normal-to-combination skin*

Face Wash:

Soap & Glory Clarity Face Soap

I bought this product on a whim because I got tired of using the same face wash over & over & over again...
The little beads in this face wash makes for a mild exfoliator which is of course, a plus!

Moisturizer:

Day Cream:

L'Occitane Ultra-Matte Face Fluid

This product is perfect if you suffer from an oily t-zone(your forehead, nose & chin) and hate using blotting powder or blotting sheets throughout the day.
I was introduced to this product by my sister & I'll never go back.
It also has a faint smell of Johnson's baby powder which also attracted me to it..

Night Cream:

Soap & Glory Night in Shining Armour

Having a night cream & day cream isn't really essential to clear, beautiful skin but this is an optional step that I like to take! When you apply this cream, it'll feel so thick and uncomfortable but when you sleep on it, you'll wake up with baby soft skin!

Eye Cream:

Soap & Glory Super Eyes, Super Eyes

Just like night cream, an eye cream isn't an important step in your skincare routine, especially at a young age but I unfortunately suffer from extreme puffy eyes in the morning and this helps to minimize puffy eyes and dark circles.

Other:

Bioderma Cleansing Water(Sensitive skin)

I honestly have no idea in which category to place this product since it's a 'cleansing water'(whatever that means...) but it quickly became an essential step for ME in my skincare routine since it cleans my skin from dirt & oils very thoroughly which helps reduce acne and pimples(since pimples are pretty much made from bacteria, oils and dirt. In conclusion, clogged pores).

My Zit-Zappers That I Swear By:

Soap & Glory Dr. Spot

I use this whenever I'm desperate to get rid of a pesky pimple and it honestly, works wonders. Using this on a pimple for around 3 days straight will make it completely disappear with no trace whatsoever!

Tea Tree Oil

It doesn't have to necessarily be from The Body Shop since it's only an organic oil but it's where I get mine from. If I'm having a bad skin day, I dilute a bit of this oil with water and put it on a cotton pad and rub it on my face like you'd do with a toner and taa-daa! I do not recommend doing that everyday since tea tree oil is very strong and quite drying and causes flakiness.

Tips for Beautiful, Clear Skin:

- A healthy diet. What you eat reflects on your skin so refrain from fried foods, foods that contain very high amounts of sodium, excessive amount of sugar and well, junk food.

- Rose water. Rose water cured my horrible allergies on my face in around 5 days! I used to put a fair amount on a cotton pad and clean my face thoroughly with it 3 times a day.

- Water is crucial. Not only for your health in general but for your skin. It clears your skin & gives you a healthy glow. 8 cups a day is ideal(2 Litres).

- A fixed skin care routine. Don't switch up your skincare routine very often, try to keep it for the longest period of time possible(if it's doing good for your skin, of course) but if you're like me and you get bored easily, switch it up every 2-3 months.

- SPF. Protection from UVA & UVB rays is VERY important and I cannot stress it enough. Use at least a SPF 15 everyday, even if it's a gloomy day.

- Free yourself from stress. If you're a very stressed person, then it'll surely reflect on your skin in a negative way. Free yourself from stress by setting a to-do list, meditation, hot baths & showers, and reading.

- Vitamins. I recommend taking COD Liver Oil capsules once a day for your skin, hair & also, nails!

I really hope you found this post informative and take some of these tips into consideration!

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Friday 5 April 2013

Wednesday 3 April 2013

♡March Favourites 2013♡

Hey dolls!

I'm oh-so sorry for not posting in like ages but if you keep up with my tweets, ask.fm & instagram, you'd know I had my mocks back-to-back, so that sucked!

Fortunately, all that is settled and I am no longer up to my neck with school work & stress so I'll make it up to you beauties by posting a new blog post everyday! Hoorah!

I have also decided to be making my favourites of the month, every month to keep you up to date with products I've been loving and beauty products I recommend so I hope you enjoy this post!

MARCH FAVOURITES 2013

- ♡Makeup♡

Arch de Triumph by Soap & Glory

It is no surprise that my favourite skin care & makeup brand is Soap & Glory so the moment I set eyes on this product, I HAD to get it.

Lately, I've been a huge fan of full, defined brows and it's one of my main everyday makeup steps because your eyebrows can make or break you.

I am also loving the highlighter part of the crayon. I even use to to highlight my cheekbones, bridge of my nose and cupids bow!

Rimmel Match Perfection foundation

Recently, I've been on a hunt to find a new foundation suitable for Bahrain's icky weather. I wanted something that wouldn't be so full coverage and cakey and wouldn't melt off my face the moment I step out of the house due to the overbearing heat and humidity and this foundation passed all the requirements! I literally tried every foundation in the drugstore, from Revlon to Maybelline and nothing quite matched my skin as perfectly as this. It also has SPF 15 which is a plus for summer! I wear the shade 100 Ivory.

Dream Fresh BB cream by Maybelline

If you've been stalking me on ask.fm, you'd know that I've been obsessing over this product loads. Tee-hee. I was so excited once I saw that Boots started stocking this product because I've been so excited to try all the bb creams beauty gurus on Youtube have been raving about. This is my first ever bb cream so I don't have anything to compare it to but I'm really satisfied with this product and it is so inexpensive! It's perfect for the days when I don't feel like putting on a full face of makeup but I want some slight coverage!

- ♡Hair♡

Dry Shampoo by Batiste

I've never been one to care much about dry shampoo because I thankfully, don't have oily hair but I saw this in Boots one day and I thought 'Why not?!'

So, I gave it ago and I finally understood all the rave about it! This specific products gives amazing body and volume with a single spritz and smells heavenly. I got the one in Floral & Flirty and I'm excited to be trying the other scents as well!

- ♡Fashion♡

Knuckle Rings(Picture off Tumblr)

Lately, I've been loving simple dainty rings knuckle rings like these. They're the perfect accessory to jazz up any outfit and your perfectly manicured hands.

Baby pink jeans from Miss Selfridge

One of the many trends this season are pastel coloured jeans! I'm not a huge fan of coloured jeans but I decided to give this trend a go because it seems so appropriate for spring! I decided to purchase a pair of baby pink jeans from Miss Selfridge to try this trend out & I love it! You can find more pastel-coloured jeans in H&M, as well!

- ♡Books♡

LA Candy Book Series

I'm a huge fan of Lauren Conrad so I was so excited when I saw these books being sold in my school book fair!

These books talk about Jane Roberts and her best friend when they move to L.A & works at a event planning company, and eventually she gets a reality show, called L.A. Candy. This reality show features Jane, her best friend, Scarlett & 2 other girls. All their drama and hollywood scandals!

- ♡Music♡

Imagine Dragons Album - Night Visions

My friends & I have been obsessed with this band's album, Night Visions. I recommend this album for anyone who is a fan of indie rock music, like moi.

- ♡Random♡