I’ve always been a beauty junkie. Show me a new product category and I’m ready to try it. This year, a few items leapt from “things I’m curious about” to “staples”. Here are five:
I’d been reading about micellar water for awhile but had no idea what it was. Here’s the description from the Garnier (great drugstore brand) website:
LIFTS MAKEUP LIKE A MAGNET
Micellar Cleansing Water features micelle cleansing molecules that pull oil and dirt away from the face. Our all-in-1 cleanser gently takes all makeup off, no rinsing, no harsh rubbing.
And it’s true — on those nights you’re way too tired to do the whole cleansing ritual, just dampen a cotton ball and swipe off the gunk. Remember to follow up with your nighttime moisturizer.
As a recent survivor of foot surgery, I can attest to the need for a serious foot cream. This one does it all, and it’s another brand you can find at the drugstore.
Another Garnier/drugstore find, this refreshing cleanser is a super-quick way to wake up your face, without those environmentally dangerous plastic micro-beads. With older, drier skin I limit this to 3x a week.
This is my favorite weekly indulgence. A British product, this enzyme peel gently removes surface dry skin to prep it for a hydrating mask or other at-home treatment. Smells great, too.
My #1 find of the year is Maybelline’s new brow filler. Not a pencil, this is more like a mascara with a wedge-shaped tip and tiny little fibers to fill in sparse areas. I could go all the way to Cara Delevingne territory if I wanted to, but a subtle touch is enough to put back some of the fullness that the years have taken away. I use Blonde, which is a light taupe.
Have you discovered any fabulous products this year? Please share in the comments section!
Thanks for the recommendations! May I also suggest Juice Beauty’s green apple peel nightly brightening pads and their stem cellular moisturizer? They both work beautifully and the moisturizer feels decadent but won’t clog your pores (the holy moisturizing grail, imo.)
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So helpful. Thanks!
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Beauty junkie here too! Where do you get the Papaya peel? And, I’m going to try the Miracle Foot cream–desperately need something after a barefoot summer in the pool. Thanks!!!!
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Hi Laura! They sell it at Nordstrom and other places but the current cheapest price ($30) is at Overstock.com: https://www.overstock.com/Health-Beauty/Facial-Treatments/21082/subcat.html?featuredproduct=9309877&featuredoption=13695780&cid=202290&kid=95530
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