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Farmacy Cleansing Balm

If you follow me on instagram you know I have done a couple of posts around my skincare routine. One of my constants over the past year has been the Farmacy Cleansing Balm.

Historically I have used make-up remover wipes, which were my favorites especially if I didn’t want to clean my face. Then after learning they can be some of the most toxic things to use on your skin, I quickly changed over to oil cleansing. I actually really enjoyed oil cleansing. It was an easy way to remove all the dirt and make-up from the day and clean your face at the same time. You typically use a hot towel to remove the oil making it a “spa like” experience. If you know me, I’m here for a spa experience….ALWAYS.

Oil Cleansing also cleared up completely when I stopped using “face wash” and make-up remover wipes. When I talk about break-outs, my version would come and go, multiple at a time. A few weeks into oil cleansing that all went away. With that being said, I was hesitant to try new products knowing I had success with oil cleansing.

However, the only downside to oil cleansing is using hot towels to remove the oil with the make-up can be a chore if you are trying to be in and out of cleaning your face quickly. I came across the Farmacy Cleansing Balm so thought I would give it a shot since it seems to be in the middle of oil and a cleanser.

After almost a year of using it I am really happy with the product and the results, so I wanted to share what I have noticed.

Farmacy Cleansing Balm Benefits:

  1. It is a mix between an oil and a cleanser which makes it hydrating without the oily residue
  2. I don’t have to wash my face in the morning because it feels moisturized and clean from the night before
  3. It easily removes hard to get off make-up
  4. When you wash your face with the cleansing balm (oil removes oil) so it attaches to the dirt and washes off which in turn helps keep break-outs at a minimum.

They just came out with an apple version, and I am currently obsessed. I also have to say of a lot of the cleansers I have used the price point is also not bad. If you are on the fence, I would definitely give it a go.

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Everyday Make-up: Shop the Post

Finding your go-to make-up products for your everyday look is essential. It will not only help you look your best, but will also help you get ready on time. Over time your comfort level with the product can also allow you to experiment more with contouring, shadow, and liner.

Finding products that make you look and feel your best takes time, but when you find products that fit your skin type and tone put them in your daily routine.

For example, I have my foundational products that I use daily and then the ones I cycle in and out. I always make sure to keep trying new products just in case something comes out I don’t want to miss.

Make-up is also completely a personal preference because it allows you to express yourself and your whole mood. It sounds silly, but just think about it. Do you accentuate your eye make-up when you go out at night? When you are feeling low key, do you just put on a tinted moisturizer vs. foundation? For work meetings do you like to keep it polished and professional with neutral tones?

These are all questions you should ask yourself when selecting your everyday make-up formula. What do you do the most, and that should help you decide what is most important to invest in.

Since good make-up is not cheap I have also included why I put them in my rotation. I also want you to keep in mind I am a Full Coverage type of girl. These types of products are important to me because of bad chicken pox scarring on my forehead, and are typically the products you will see me seek out the most.

Foundation Products

Make Up For Ever Foundation:

  • Full Coverage
  • Stays ALL DAY
  • Smooth Matte Finish

Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter

  • Awesome under eye concealer
  • Use it on chin as well

Make Up For Ever Powder:

  • Use this over my cream foundation
  • On lighter days I may wear this without the cream foundation underneath
  • Goes on smoothly, and has a great finish

Artis Make-up Brush

  • This is a total game changer, if you buy one thing, buy this brush!
  • Allows you to use less product
  • Smoothly applies the product evenly to your whole face
  • The size 8 is a great size to use for applying foundation and under eye

IT Cosmetics Powder Brush

  • Bristles are the perfect length to really grab the powder and ensure a smooth finish

Eyes

Too Faced Neutral Palette

  • Perfect Neutral Options
  • Strong Pigment
  • Stays all day

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

  • Great Neutral Options
  • Options for Nighttime
  • Stays all day
  • Love their shimmer pigment additions

Too Faced Mascara

  • Offers a lot of volume and length
  • Stays All Day

Too Faced Eye Liner

  • Thin brush
  • Liquid Liner
  • Easy to maneuver for a thing line or add depth

Anastasia Brow Pencil

  • If you know you know, GET THIS!
  • Angle Pencil allows you to fill in the brows easily
  • Colors to match are on point

Blush & Bronzer

Ilia Bronzer:

  • Cleaner Bronzer Option-Try to use clean products as much as possible and this is a great product

Nars Bronzer:

  • This has been my go-to for years
  • Great pigment and will stay all day

Ilia Blush

  • Cream Blush stick that is super convenient on the go
  • Cleaner

Tarte Blush

  • Awesome shade variety for the seasonal change
  • Stays put
  • Powder Option

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