My Skincare & Makeup Routine

I’ve had some questions recently about my makeup and what skincare products I use, so I figured I’d share all of that and my current routine! In the past few years I’ve been really trying to clean up the products I use and since finding out that I’m pregnant, I’ve been especially diligent about trying to make sure every product I put on my body is non-toxic and safe for both me and the babe!

So, by and large these days I primarily use Beautycounter products because I know they are all tested for safety and they are non-toxic. It makes it a lot easier to stick with a brand you know and trust (especially when they put out such high quality products) than to always be doing your own research for every different thing you need. I don’t know about you but I don’t have time for that! And speaking of baby…they also have baby products! Score.

Skincare

Let’s start with skincare because I am a skincare first type of girl. I think makeup can only cover up so much so making sure your skin looks good on its own is very important.

Nourishing Cream Exfoliator: I like to exfoliate around 3 days a week, so on those days, I use this cream exfoliator because it’s really gentle but helps get rid of dead skin cells so your skin really glows.

Nourishing Cream Cleanser: On days when I’m not exfoliating, I use the cream cleanser instead. Again super gentle and leaves my skin feeling so clean and fresh.

Overnight Resurfacing Peel: Everyone can benefit from this product. It helps with dullness, large pores, scars, spots, etc. You only need to use it 2-3x a week.

Nourishing Day Cream: It’s so moisturizing without making you oily. I have slightly dryer skin but also combination skin just depending on the season and I think this is a pretty versatile moisturizer in my experience. Any of the nourishing line products are so gentle.

Rejuvenating Night Cream: I swear after just 1-2 nights of using this my skin was already looking, well, rejuvenated. Brighter and clearer and it also feels so good going on. It’s great for anti-aging!

Countermatch Adaptive Lotion: This lotion is better for combination skin and really helps with little impurities. It really does “adapt” to what your skin needs.

Nourishing Eye Cream: A little bit goes a long way and is always much needed both morning and night!

Charcoal Face Mask: This mask really helps keep my skin clear from little breakouts…and I use it whenever I feel one coming on! It’s great for use 2-3x a week.

Makeup

Touchup Skin Concealer Pen: Concealer is one of those things that is ALWAYS a must for me, since my under eye area is susceptible both to bags and dark circles. I love this concealer and I get it in the lightest shade, Fair, because I really like to have that to brighten me up! I recommend going a shade lighter than the rest of your skin if you want to achieve that same look.

Tint Skin Hydrating Foundation: When I wear foundation I love this stuff. I use the color “Sand”. It blends great and gives you a nice even skin tone!

Satin Powder Blush: I love the color Melon because I like a little pop of pink on my cheeks. It doesn’t take much but I love how it looks with bronzer.

Radiant All Over Bronzer: I mean a bronzer is necessary, amIright?

Liquid Eyeliner: I have tried many liquid eyeliners and I really love this one! It makes that little cat eye effect a lot easier to achieve 🙂

Velvet Eyeshadow Palette in Romantic: I love this palette…the colors are so dreamy. Soft & romantic and great for everyday wear and for special occasions! I have it in the Classic as well, and if you can’t decide, then the Necessary Neutrals Palette is the one for you because it has all of those shades mixed in plus more…you can really find what you like!

Lip Sheer: I LOVEEEE this stuff. It goes on so smooth and just feels so good. I love the colors Terra and Rose, but it’s hard to go wrong!

Lip Gloss: I have this in “Peony” and “Bare Shimmer” and I love it by itself but I frequently put it over other lip colors for a little extra shine. It’s so pretty on!

Eye Makeup Remover: This is a must have and a Cosmo Beauty Award Winner! You will love it.

Mascara: I use the Beautycounter Volumizing mascara!

WATCH MY EVERYDAY MAKEUP TUTORIAL HERE.

It’s important to note you don’t have to switch all of your products over to safer skincare at the same time. I did it step by step with a lot of things and still haven’t with the mascara. But slowly changing your routine is important for the long run. I know I work so hard to make sure I exercise, eat right, drink enough water, get enough sleep, etc. I want to also make sure I’m focusing on what I put on my body so that it’s healthy, too. I’m sure you are the same way!

Giveaway

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To help get you started on your safer skincare transition, I wanted to offer up a few of my favorite products for a little giveaway! Your votes on Instagram said you’d rather have 5 winners each win 1 thing over one winner win everything…so 5 winners it is!! The items I’m giving away are:

• Countermatch Adaptive Lotion
• Nourishing Cream Cleanser
• Charcoal Facial Mask
• Bare Shimmer Lip Gloss
• Velvet Eyeshadow Palette in Romantic

Giveaway Closed

The randomly selected winners of the giveaway are:

• @erin.e.hines (IG entry)
• @sd2roj3 (IG entry)
• @qqutie93 (IG entry)
• @courtkhoppe (IG entry)
• Brittni M (blog entry)

If you’re looking to place an order, CLICK HERE.

PS: Need help with product recommendations? Fill out my skincare questionnaire and I will get back to you with personalized recs!

xo,

Bess