My Sephora package arrived just in time to cheer me up on this miserably frigid day. (Actually, it was pretty sunny out, but it was also -7°C and I only had 30 minutes of sleep before going to work for nine hours. And I had to drive through two rush hours. So yeah, miserable.) As with every November, the Sephora VIB Rouge sale started last week, so I took the opportunity to stock up on some staples:
- Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve — Really the only product that keeps my hands from being totally wrecked from so much hand washing and sanitizing. Also because I'm prone to both regular eczema and hand eczema (yes, they're two different things), and this cream helps with both. When I get eczema outbreaks on the backs of my hands, this stuff calms it down and keeps it from flaring up. When I get hand eczema outbreaks (which is less frequent now because I'm more aware of detergents I'm allergic to, but sometimes I'll use public bathroom soap without thinking and my hand eczema will come back) and my skin splits into a big cut, this stuff helps it heal faster. I keep one on my bedside table, one on my work desk, one in my purse, and one in my brush belt at work.
- Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42 — This has unexpectedly become my face primer. Originally, I bought it because I was looking for a good facial sunscreen and this one had one of the highest ratings, but it works as such an amazing makeup primer for combo-to-oily skin that I don't even bother with actual primer anymore. This is ultra-lightweight, almost watery in texture, plus it gives me a good amount of sun protection, and is literally the only thing I wear under makeup that can keep my face matte almost all day — seriously, I don't even blot anymore — and keep my foundation from oxidizing. A serious game-changer for me.
- Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Face Cream — I discovered this last winter and loved the way it made my skin look and feel, so I decided to re-purchase it this winter. It's a bit too heavy for me in the summer, when I prefer more lightweight options, but this is perfect for cold weather, when skin feels tighter and drier. It's rich enough to keep my skin super-hydrated and soft in harsh subzero temperatures but doesn't feel greasy. Plus, it smells like mango candy.
- Laneige Water Bank Hydro Gel — Gonna try this out as my new day cream for winter 'cause I've always had good results with Laneige's Water Bank series. I was using Glow Recipe's Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer, which is perfect for hot weather, but I need something a little more protective and hydrating for winter that is still lightweight and sits well under makeup, so I like to opt for gel-creams as day moisturizers in the winter.
- Philosophy Purity Made Simple Foaming Cleansing Gel — My ride-or-die, forever and ever (until it's discontinued). It's been my go-to makeup removing cleanser for years. Don't know why this doesn't get more attention. Everyone likes the milk version, but I hate it because I feel like it doesn't take off any of my makeup. But this stuff? Even waterproof liquid eyeliner, full coverage concealer, and three heavy coats of mascara comes off. As I said, ride-or-die.
Along with last month's Sephora haul, I'm all set for skincare this winter. (Which is great, because there is a lot of BTS merch coming out over the next few weeks and I need to give them more of my money.)
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