Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Health and Fitness Favorites- Beauty

Hello everyone!  This is the third and final post for me health and fitness series (for now).  I may do a collage representing my favorite forms of exercise, if there is enough interest, so if you are interested, be sure to comment below!  This post is for all the beauty lovers that read my posts, and if you're a guy reading this-kudos!  Ha!  Anyway, although many of these products do not necessarily "improve fitness", they do definitely provide those feel-good vibes, that can help you to feel more confident!  There are also several products that will keep your skin looking and feeling healthier!  Of course, natural beauty is important, but we all like to feel like we look our best from time to time, and these are some of my favorite products to achieve that!  If you are totally sold on natural beauty, I completely respect that--just please try to respect that I happen to be a bit of... well... a makeup junkie! :)

Anyway, without further ado, here is my collage of my favorite beauty products!


1) Revlon Lip Butter-- If you've been anywhere near the beauty community on the web, I'm sure that you have heard more than enough about Revlon Lip Butters, but I will be redundant and say that I am completely obsessed with them!  They are super smooth on your lips, have amazing color payoff, and they even have SPF in them to protect your lips from the sun!  They are the perfect addition to your lip collection even if you are not a fan of lipstick. They also have a large selection of colors from nudes to bright reds!

2) L'Oreal Revitalift Complete Day Lotion-- This is a great daily moisturizer with SPF to protect your skin from the sun.  It also has an anti-aging complex in it that will smooth away any fine lines and wrinkles.  Now, I know what you're thinking "Catheryn, you're 22.  Why on earth do you need an anti-aging product?".  Well, I really use it more as a preventative measure.  Plus, it works great under makeup, and it really is not too much more expensive than any other facial moisturizer.

3) Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Facial Scrub-- This is a great exfoliator for your face and neck!  It has small scrubbing bits that improve your skin tone (it's fabulous for hyper-pigmentation!), texture, and clarity!  It is gentle enough for everyday use, but could also be used every other day, or however often you felt the need.  It's an especially great product for this time of year because your skin will be going through its own natural 'shedding' process.

4) Rimmel Natural Bronzer-- Now, if you follow me on YouTube, you would know that I've already raved about this product!  It is the perfect bronzer, and when I say perfect, I mean *perfect*!  It is a very natural bronzer that isn't orange at all on the skin, nor does it have any excess glitter or shimmer like many other drugstore bronzers.  It gives your skin an all-over glow, and actually works quite well for contouring too!  They do have options available that have the glitter and shimmer in them too, if you are a glitter gal, so just pick according to your style!  (Nothing too dark though--just maybe a shade or two darker than your natural skin tone!)

5) Goody Jelly Hair Bands-- I could not find the exact name of this product, but they are hairbands (made by Goody) that are jelly-like instead of fabric.  I love these for ponytails and buns!  They do not slip out, and they are actually more comfortable to me than regular hair bands.  You can have a much tighter ponytail when you use these, which protects your hair from drooping, so they are perfect for working out!

6) Organix Renewing Moroccan Argon Oil Weightless Healing Dry Oil Spray-- Whew!  What a mouthful of a name for such a small product!  This is actually a very recent discovery for me, and let's just say it was love at first spray!  It smells fantastic, and it really does work wonders for your hair!  It works like many of the other very high end Moroccan Oils, but can be purchased for a fraction of the cost!  It's a perfect leave-in treatment, or just perfect to spritz in your hair after styling it!

7) Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray SPF 50-- I am the type of person that really tries not to go anywhere outside, for an extended time, without a protective sunscreen.  Skin cancer is one of the main kinds of cancer, and it almost 100% treatable if you think ahead and wear a sunscreen.  This kind is great in particular because it stays on even if you come into contact with water, or if you get sweaty!  There are generic kinds available too, so don't shy away!  Protect that skin! :)

8) Colgate Optic White Toothpaste-- Again, this is a very recent discovery for me, and I noticed immediate results when I used it!  Ir really does whiten your teeth in one brushing, and if you stick with using this product at least once a day, it does significantly make a difference.  It is very inexpensive compared to other whitening systems as well, which is great!  In other words, it contains the same ingredients as the white strips without the cost! :)

9) Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Lacey Lilac-- My favorite nail color for spring!  It is right on trend with the other pastels that are so coveted for spring.  It also will make an excellent summer color as well because it would look great against a tan!  It's super fun, and a great conversation-starter!  I had three people ask me where I got this color the other day! :D

So, those are my favorite beauty products as of right now!  They are all perfectly geared for this season, and will get you prepped up for the best summer ever! <3

Let me know if you'd be interested in my favorite exercises!  Otherwise, I'll be back to my random posts :) 

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