fave products // clé de peau beauté the foundation

I don’t typically wear makeup on a daily basis. Or rather- I should say I don’t typically wear makeup in my non-working life. I like to give my skin a break, since it can get a pretty heavy dose of makeup when I’m on set. But every so often, you need a little sprucing, and a natural, lightweight base is a great place to start! I hate anything heavy or a product that looks or feels caked onto my face. No, thank you! My go-to products are usually a simple tinted SPF, but if I’m looking for a little more coverage, I’ve been grabbing Clé de Peau Beauté The Foundation. It still has SPF as well, which is clutch, but this baby is literally the smoothest, most velvety base coat my skin has ever felt! Now this stuff ain’t cheap, but a little goes a long way. I like that it’s totally buildable, so you can get a super light, sheer base, or create a bit more coverage. Pro tip- start with a layer of their Correcting Cream Veil to create a smooth, primed surface before applying foundation. I honestly can’t get over how luxurious this feels on my skin- think of your favorite cashmere knit all cuddled up soft. Totally luminous and radiant skin is calling your name! Now, y’all know I love good skincare, and so what makes The Foundation even better is the fact that it contains the Illuminating Complex EX. This added skincare perk helps moisturize, rejuvenate, retexturize, and visibly repair environmental damage. Love me a multitasker! Clé de Peau honestly makes so many great products- if you need a little extra coverage for redness, blemishes, or dark circles, I highly recommend their concealers as well. Truly the full package!

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fave products // ilia beauty super serum skin tint spf 40

I’m pretty minimal when it comes to my makeup routine. I tend to focus more on skincare, so makeup sometimes gets the short end of the stick. Not to mention there’s not always time, with a busy toddler pulling at you in every direction. That’s why multipurpose products and crossover skincare/makeup hybrids are so appealing to me- two birds with one stone? Sign me up!

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 is just that- a clean, light-coverage, tinted mineral SPF 40 serum that boosts skincare benefits. Give it a good shake before using (nature separation can occur due to the super clean ingredients list), and then apply like you would a typical serum. It looks great on clean skin, but I really love it on top of my ILIA True Skin Radiant Priming Serum. And not to worry- although it may look a bit light at first, it’ll adjust to its true color within a minute! I love that the weightless serum leaves my skin looking like actual skin, because there’s nothing worse than a caked-on foundation look, am I right?

Hyaluronic acids, plant-based squalane, and niacinamide work their magic to help even tone, soften fine lines and imperfections, leaving you with glowing, dewy skin. For a little bonus, Skin Tint also creates a natural barrier for your skincare by sealing in hydration, plumping skin, and boosting any antioxidant effectiveness by 200%. Impressive!

A huge part of why I love ILIA products is because they are free of silicones, fragrances, and many other irritating ingredients, making them great for sensitive skin. No pore clogging nasties here. Plus they’re totally vegan and cruelty-free as well. It’s no wonder Skin Tint has won numerous beauty awards, including the famed Allure Best of Beauty Award! I highly recommend trying it out for yourself- it’s worth the hype.

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fave products // osmia organics naked body mousse & oil

If you have dry, sensitive skin, or even if you don’t, I cannot recommend Osmia organics naked collection enough. I’ve been using both the naked body oil and naked body mousse over the last few months, and my skin has felt smooth and hydrated all throughout the dry LA winter.

These Osmia products contain no harsh fragrances, even essential oils, since those can be irritating for those with sensitive skin. The only thing you’ll smell is the scent of the natural base oil blend, which is made of 11 incredibly nourishing oils (nine are certified organic!), including organic jojoba oil, velvety kukui oil, organic rosehip seed oil, and soothing organic hemp seed oil.

I recommend applying the oil on clean, wet skin just after you get out of the bath or shower- it absorbs better this way, and leaves you with silky, smooth skin! The mousse is rich, yet fluffy, and often times combine the two for ah extra dose of nourishing hydration.

Because these are free of irritants, the naked body oil and mousse are safe for use on excema, psoriasis, newborns, and nursing mothers! My toddler gets a nice slathering as I get him out of the bath or shower as well. Baby soft skin for everyone- yes please!

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fave products // babor calming rx microsilver concentrate & soothing cream

As someone with sensitive skin, I’m always on the lookout for gentle, yet effective skincare products that have soothing, calming effects. Germany’s leading professional skincare brand Babor’s Calming RX range, designed for dehydrated, irritated and reactive skin types, checks all those boxes and more! I have to say, I’ve been really pleased with the results I’ve gotten after incorporating some of the products into my routine. First up, the Babor Calming RX Microsilver Concentrate is a facial serum (housed in small glass ampoules!) that provides relief and soothing hydrating to sensitive skin. Microsilver powers this intensive formula, which also helps reduce redness and irritation, leaving you with a more calm and balanced complexion. I like to keep a couple ampoules with me in my handbag for whenever my skin needs a little extra love (aka an influx of hydration!). After allowing the serum to be absorbed into the skin, I follow it up with the Babor Calming RX Soothing Cream (or Soothing Cream Rich!). This nourishing moisturizer is enriched with ingredients like plant-based Neuroxyl, antimicrobial Microsilver and fatty acid-packed Evening Primrose Oil that deeply hydrate your skin. It also helps keep your skin’s natural moisture barrier in tact, which is so important for overall skin health! My skin feels velvety smooth and supple after applying, but not greasy in the least. No surprise that Babor products are free from fragrances, synthetic colourants and preservatives, and are cruelty-free as well. Thinking I should add the Babor Calming RX Soothing Cleanser to my routine as well?? I bet I’ll love it as much as I loved the other Babor cleansers I’ve tried!

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